Bruce Richards, M.D.
NPI 1972548220 · Internal Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Richards, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1972548220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972548220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16031 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
31 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $92–$92 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 172 | 68 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 62 | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 61 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 46 | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 44 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 42 | 23 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-19
- Last updated
- 2014-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Richards's NPI number?
- Bruce Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972548220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Richards's specialty?
- Bruce Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Richards located?
- Bruce Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 20th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203-2131.
- What is Bruce Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Richards is (615) 284-1400.
- Does Bruce Richards accept Medicare?
- Bruce Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Richards's NPI (1972548220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.