Heather Richards, M.D.
NPI 1568740728 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Richards, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1568740728).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568740728
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD452318 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
214 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 | 97 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $88 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 38 | $125 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 28 | $16 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 11 | $79 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$125 (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 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 241 | 33 |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 125 | 11 |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 91 | — |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 89 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 89 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 68 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1307 Federal St Ste 301Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4769Phone: (412) 359-4644Fax: (412) 442-2335
- 1307 Federal St Ste B300Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4775Phone: (412) 359-3751Fax: (412) 359-8439
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-21
- Last updated
- 2020-10-01
- Certified
- 2020-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Richards's NPI number?
- Heather Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568740728, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Richards's specialty?
- Heather Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Richards located?
- Heather Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1307 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4769.
- What is Heather Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Richards is (412) 359-3360.
- Does Heather Richards accept Medicare?
- Heather Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Richards's NPI (1568740728) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.