JAMES FREDERICK RICHARDS MD
NPI 1023038007
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Billings, MT

Q: What is James Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Richards is 1023038007. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006.

Q: What is James Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Richards was last updated on July 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since July 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1233 N 30TH ST, BILLINGS, MT 59101(406) 237-3850(406) 237-3855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2020, Jun 20, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About James Frederick Richards Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES FREDERICK RICHARDS MD (NPI 1023038007) is an individual neurology provider in Billings, Montana, licensed in Montana (11964) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St James Healthcare, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023038007

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameJAMES FREDERICK RICHARDSCredential: MD

Location Address1233 N 30TH STBillings, MT 59101-0127

Mailing Address1233 N 30th StBillings, MT 59101-0127 · (406) 237-3850 · Fax (406) 237-3855

Phone(406) 237-3850

Fax(406) 237-3855

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1972

Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2020

✔ NPI 1023038007 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MT · 11964✔ Licensed in LA · 322145

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

1233 N 30TH ST, Billings, MT 59101

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12601 E Roosevelt StPhoenix, AZ 85008-4973 · Phone (602) 344-5011 · Fax (602) 344-5094

Location 210310 The Grove BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70836-6455 · Phone (225) 755-4950 · Fax (225) 755-4807

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Frederick Richards Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3173525946

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090602000233

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

188 services181 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

163 services92 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

36 services31 patients

Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816

Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.

20 services19 patients

Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 95819

The measurement of brain wave activity, known as an EEG, records the brain's electrical signals. It's performed when you're awake and asleep to monitor your brain's functioning. It helps in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological issues.

20 services20 patients

Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 2-12 hours with health care professional review and report 95717

This procedure records your brain's electrical activity for 2-12 hours. It's known as an EEG. A healthcare professional applies sensors to your scalp. These sensors capture brain wave patterns which are reviewed and reported on to assist in diagnosing various conditions.

18 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St James Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Butte, MT

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number270017

Location400 S Clark StButte, MT 59701 · Silver Bow County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Vincent Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Billings, MT

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number270049

Location1233 N 30th StBillings, MT 59101 · Yellowstone County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59101 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$130.52 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $32.63 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$100.16 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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