Frederick Richards, MD
NPI 1588749436 · Anesthesiology Physician · Greenville, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frederick Richards, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Greenville, SC (NPI 1588749436).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588749436
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14772 (SC)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
353 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 78 | $69 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 44 | $87 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 28 | $61 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 26 | $58 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 24 | $68 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Correct Abnormal Heart Rhythm00410 | 21 | $51 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169Phone: (803) 791-2000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-26
- Last updated
- 2025-12-01
- Certified
- 2025-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frederick Richards's NPI number?
- Frederick Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588749436, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frederick Richards's specialty?
- Frederick Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frederick Richards located?
- Frederick Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 7 Independence PT Ste 300, Greenville, SC 29615-4569.
- What is Frederick Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frederick Richards is (864) 522-3700.
- Does Frederick Richards accept Medicare?
- Frederick Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frederick Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Frederick Richards's NPI (1588749436) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.