Robert Richards, M.D.
NPI 1538120274 · Gastroenterology Physician · College Station, TX
Robert Richards, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in College Station, TX (NPI 1538120274).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538120274
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H6544 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
518 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate Sedation Services Provided By the Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing a Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Service That Sedation Supports, Requiring the Presence of an Independent Trained Observer to Assist in the MonitoG0500 | 178 | $5 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 120 | $238 |
| Insertion of Guide Wire With Dilation of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43248 | 42 | $133 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 41 | $72 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 40 | $173 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 92 | 31 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 83 | 25 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 77 | 74 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 44 | 44 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 36 | — |
| Colestipol Hcl | 22 | — |
| Mesalamine | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 3 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
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2025-07-22
- Certified
- 2025-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Richards's NPI number?
- Robert Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538120274, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Richards's specialty?
- Robert Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Richards located?
- Robert Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 Scott and White Dr, College Station, TX 77845-6419.
- What is Robert Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Richards is (979) 207-7400.
- Is Robert Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Richards's NPI (1538120274) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.