William Richards, MD
NPI 1639308034 · Anesthesiology Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Richards, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1639308034).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639308034
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD31791 (SC)
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
16 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
530 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 | 72 | $69 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 42 | $83 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 33 | $63 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 32 | $64 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 25 | $51 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 23 | $160 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-11-11
- Certified
- 2020-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Richards's NPI number?
- William Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639308034, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Richards's specialty?
- William Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Richards located?
- William Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169.
- What is William Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Richards is (803) 791-2000.
- Does William Richards accept Medicare?
- William Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — William Richards's NPI (1639308034) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.