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ROBERT J RICHARDS M.D.
NPI 1033143797
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Alexandria, LA

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
211 4TH ST STE 3F, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301(318) 625-4149(877) 525-2516 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2022, Sep 30, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Robert J Richards M.d. NPPES

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

ROBERT J RICHARDS M.D. (NPI 1033143797) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Alexandria, Louisiana, licensed in New Mexico (MD2015-0273) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Shreveport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033143797
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameROBERT J RICHARDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address211 4TH ST STE 3FAlexandria, LA 71301-8421
Mailing Address201 4th St Ste 3fAlexandria, LA 71301-8421 · (318) 625-4149 · Fax (877) 525-2516
Phone(318) 625-4149
Fax(877) 525-2516
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1033143797 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2015-0273✔ Licensed in ND · 24534✔ Licensed in LA · 305163
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
211 4TH ST STE 3F, Alexandria, LA 71301
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11449 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 101Shreveport, LA 71105-5663 · Phone (318) 681-4282

Other Identifiers 1

Other431084YY54NM · Medicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, CHRISTUS Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert J Richards M.d. 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 ID840382305
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171024000490, I20250904000896
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Richards reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rapides Healthcare System, LLC
Same address
Pediatric Pulmonology
211 4TH ST
Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366618837 (318) 769-7640
Rapides Regional Physician Group Specialty Care, LLC
0.1 mi
Specialist
501 MEDICAL CENTER DR, STE 4A
Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043309016 (318) 449-7650
Christus Trinity Clinic Texas
182 mi
Family Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 213 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285684225 (903) 315-4119
Wellstar Medical Group, LLC
478 mi
Internal Medicine
600 W MEMORIAL DR
Dallas, GA 30132
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3,885 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063790350 (770) 443-4767
Piedmont Specialty Hospital Billing LLC
513 mi
Internal Medicine
1266 HIGHWAY 515 S
Jasper, GA 30143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 317 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699290510 (770) 801-2500
Ascension Medical Group Promed
822 mi
Pediatrics
1555 E CHICAGO RD
Sturgis, MI 49091
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 465 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013926997 (269) 651-7114
Sanford Bismarck
1,157 mi
Multi-Specialty
565 S 7TH ST
Bismarck, ND 58504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 779 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811941172 (701) 323-5550

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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 moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
138 services133 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
95 services64 patients
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43235
This procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.
35 services34 patients
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.
33 services32 patients
Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43259
This procedure involves a flexible tube with a camera, called an endoscope, inserted through your mouth to examine your esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. An ultrasound device on the endoscope helps get detailed images. It's safe and helps diagnose various conditions.
31 services30 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Rapides Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190026
Location211 4th StreetAlexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190041
Location1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Desoto Regional Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Mansfield, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190118
Location207 Jefferson StreetMansfield, LA 71052 · De Soto County
Emergency services

Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

Acute Care Hospitals · Bismarck, ND
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350015
Location300 N 7th StBismarck, ND 58506 · Burleigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71301 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%218 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Robert Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Richards is 1033143797. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Robert Richards located?

Robert Richards practices at 211 4th St Ste 3F, Alexandria, LA 71301. The listed phone number is (318) 625-4149.

What is Robert Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Robert Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Richards is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Richards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Richards reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Rapides Healthcare System, LLC (Alexandria, LA), Rapides Regional Physician Group Specialty Care, LLC (Alexandria, LA), Christus Trinity Clinic Texas (Tyler, TX), Wellstar Medical Group, LLC (Dallas, GA), Piedmont Specialty Hospital Billing LLC (Jasper, GA) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Robert Richards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Richards accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana and Priority Health and 2 other insurers list Robert Richards as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Robert Richards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Richards is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Desoto Regional Health System and Sanford Medical Center Bismarck.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Richards was last updated on July 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.