Kathryn Richards, MD
NPI 1649598061 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Independence, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathryn Richards, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Independence, OH (NPI 1649598061).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649598061
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35.125736 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207RH0002XLicense 35.125736 (OH)
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
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
562 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 | 212 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 199 | $112 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 103 | $71 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 48 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$124 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-10
- Last updated
- 2017-03-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathryn Richards's NPI number?
- Kathryn Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649598061, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathryn Richards's specialty?
- Kathryn Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathryn Richards located?
- Kathryn Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is Center for Connected Care, Independence, OH 44131.
- What is Kathryn Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathryn Richards is (216) 445-0624.
- Does Kathryn Richards accept Medicare?
- Kathryn Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathryn Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathryn Richards's NPI (1649598061) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.