Joseph Richards, DO
NPI 1780743914 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Haverford, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Richards, DO is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Haverford, PA (NPI 1780743914).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780743914
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS010278L (PA)
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 tenure25% of score
19 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
6,872 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 | 2,341 | $93 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 690 | $265 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 649 | $131 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 474 | $323 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 274 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 376 | 162 |
| Pregabalin | 243 | 106 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 150 | 70 |
| Methylprednisolone | 149 | 136 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 121 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 112 | 45 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 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
- 2006-12-06
- Last updated
- 2025-11-06
- Certified
- 2025-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Richards's NPI number?
- Joseph Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780743914, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Richards's specialty?
- Joseph Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Richards located?
- Joseph Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 Haverford Rd Ste 100, Haverford, PA 19041-1139.
- What is Joseph Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Richards is (610) 640-3943.
- Does Joseph Richards accept Medicare?
- Joseph Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Richards's NPI (1780743914) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.