John Richards
NPI 1396846150 · Rheumatology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Richards is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1396846150).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396846150
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD455725 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 77 | 20 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 58 | 15 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 36 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | — |
| Sulfasalazine | 19 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 16 | — |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- University Drive C(111-U)Medicine Service LinePittsburgh, PA 15240Phone: (412) 360-6146Fax: (412) 360-6310
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-26
- Last updated
- 2022-09-06
- Certified
- 2022-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Richards's NPI number?
- John Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396846150, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Richards's specialty?
- John Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Richards located?
- John Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3403.
- What is John Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Richards is (412) 647-6700.
- Does John Richards accept Medicare?
- John Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — John Richards's NPI (1396846150) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.