Donald Richards, MD
NPI 1659313559 · Medical Oncology Physician · Tyler, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Richards, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Tyler, TX (NPI 1659313559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659313559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G7424 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
5,668 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 769 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 698 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 673 | $8 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 445 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 383 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 284 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 227 | 69 |
| Prednisone | 141 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 86 | 26 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 62 | 20 |
| Potassium Chloride | 61 | 22 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 55 | — |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 53 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,369 across 34 records (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
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2023-07-08
- Certified
- 2023-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Richards's NPI number?
- Donald Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659313559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Richards's specialty?
- Donald Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Richards located?
- Donald Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 Saunders Ave Ste 200, Tyler, TX 75702-7524.
- What is Donald Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Richards is (903) 579-9800.
- Does Donald Richards accept Medicare?
- Donald Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Richards's NPI (1659313559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.