Dana Richards, MS PAC
NPI 1851497705 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dana Richards, MS PAC is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1851497705).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851497705
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MS PAC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 610 (AK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,582 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 293 | $94 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 250 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 201 | $135 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 179 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 142 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 110 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 153 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 118 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 100 | 27 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 70 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 55 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 54 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 641 W Willoughby Ave#201Juneau, AK 99801Phone: (907) 586-8100Fax: (907) 586-8102
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-16
- Last updated
- 2025-09-08
- Certified
- 2025-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dana Richards's NPI number?
- Dana Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851497705, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dana Richards's specialty?
- Dana Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dana Richards located?
- Dana Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545.
- What is Dana Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dana Richards is (720) 848-0000.
- Does Dana Richards accept Medicare?
- Dana Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dana Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Dana Richards's NPI (1851497705) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.