Nathaniel Richards, M.D.
NPI 1700171618 · Hospitalist Physician · Seneca, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathaniel Richards, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Seneca, SC (NPI 1700171618).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700171618
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 33754 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
655 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 50 Minutes99233 | 217 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 212 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 133 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 53 | $162 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 40 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$162 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 21 | 21 |
| Cefdinir | 15 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 13 | 12 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 13 | — |
| Lisinopril | 13 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 169 Ashley AveRoom 202 Main Hospital Msc 333Charleston, SC 29425-8905Phone: (843) 792-4074
- 301 Memorial Dr Ste FSeneca, SC 29672Phone: (864) 885-7758Fax: (864) 885-7867
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-20
- Last updated
- 2021-06-30
- Certified
- 2021-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathaniel Richards's NPI number?
- Nathaniel Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700171618, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathaniel Richards's specialty?
- Nathaniel Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathaniel Richards located?
- Nathaniel Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 298 Memorial Dr, Seneca, SC 29672-9443.
- What is Nathaniel Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathaniel Richards is (864) 885-7758.
- Does Nathaniel Richards accept Medicare?
- Nathaniel Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathaniel Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathaniel Richards's NPI (1700171618) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.