John Richards, M.D.
NPI 1508276288 · Internal Medicine Physician · Alton, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Richards, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Alton, IL (NPI 1508276288).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508276288
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-147892 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
662 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 300 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 152 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 105 | $170 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 46 | $49 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 42 | $117 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 22 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 20 |
| Famotidine | 12 |
| Finasteride | 12 |
| Furosemide | 12 |
| Memantine Hcl | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-02
- Last updated
- 2024-11-20
- Certified
- 2024-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Richards's NPI number?
- John Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508276288, 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 Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Richards located?
- John Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL 62002-6755.
- What is John Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Richards is (618) 463-7240.
- 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 (1508276288) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.