Lauren Richards
NPI 1508250531 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Richards is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1508250531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508250531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 71522 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
120 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 32 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 23 | $161 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 18 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 16 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$161 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 21 |
| Furosemide | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 15 |
| Carvedilol | 14 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 12 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,222 across 51 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-27
- Last updated
- 2026-01-06
- Certified
- 2026-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Richards's NPI number?
- Lauren Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508250531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Richards's specialty?
- Lauren Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Richards located?
- Lauren Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 W Thomas Rd Ste 850, Phoenix, AZ 85013-4218.
- What is Lauren Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Richards is (602) 406-1150.
- Does Lauren Richards accept Medicare?
- Lauren Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Richards's NPI (1508250531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.