Samuel Richards, PA-C
NPI 1609382050 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Salt Lake City, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Richards, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Salt Lake City, UT (NPI 1609382050).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609382050
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10622246-1206 (UT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
489 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 107 | $73 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 94 | $51 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 84 | $90 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 59 | $31 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 38 | $189 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 28 |
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) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 148 | 105 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 102 | 67 |
| Meloxicam | 98 | 69 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 32 | 26 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 31 | 20 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 31 | 28 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 28 |
| Celecoxib |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2017-12-21
- Last updated
- 2025-02-13
- Certified
- 2025-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Richards's NPI number?
- Samuel Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609382050, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Richards's specialty?
- Samuel Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Samuel Richards located?
- Samuel Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 5848 S Fashion Blvd Ste 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84107-6157.
- What is Samuel Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Richards is (801) 314-4900.
- Does Samuel Richards accept Medicare?
- Samuel Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Richards's NPI (1609382050) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.