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DR. JOHN THOMAS RICHARDS M.D.
NPI 1205222585
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma in Greenville, NC

Active since April 13, 2015PECOS Enrolled
98.33/100
CMS Quality Rating
2380 W ARLINGTON BLVD, GREENVILLE, NC 27834(252) 816-4001(252) 816-4002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 27, 2026, Mar 17, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. John Thomas Richards M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN THOMAS RICHARDS M.D. (NPI 1205222585) is an individual orthopaedic trauma provider in Greenville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2022-00719) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205222585
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0801X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN THOMAS RICHARDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address2380 W ARLINGTON BLVDGreenville, NC 27834-2846
Mailing Address2380 W Arlington BlvdGreenville, NC 27834-2846 · (252) 816-4001 · Fax (252) 816-4002
Phone(252) 816-4001
Fax(252) 816-4002
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1205222585 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0801X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2022-00719
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
2380 W ARLINGTON BLVD, Greenville, NC 27834
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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 12100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834-2818 · Phone (252) 847-4100
Location 2111 Hospital DrTarboro, NC 27886-2011 · Phone (252) 641-7700 · Fax (252) 641-7313
Location 3102 Bethesda DrGreenville, NC 27834-7201 · Phone (252) 847-7700 · Fax (252) 847-7780
Location 4628 E 12th StWashington, NC 27889-3409 · Phone (252) 974-9361 · Fax (252) 975-9115
Location 52325 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834-7534 · Phone (252) 816-4001 · Fax (252) 816-4009

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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

Dr. John Thomas 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 ID9739564287
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230406001073
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ecu Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340040
Location2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834 · Pitt County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

98.33/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.93
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

ASHLEY RENEE BRITT PA-C
Physician Assistant
2380 W ARLINGTON BLVD, ECU PHYSICIANS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AT MED DIRECT
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Pitt County (252) 847-0100
ANNA CLAIRE MILLER
Physician Assistant
2380 W ARLINGTON BLVD
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Pitt County (252) 816-4001
LEE ANNE SORTO CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2380 W ARLINGTON BLVD, ECU PHYSICIANS EMERGENCY
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Pitt County (252) 847-0100
RACHEL DANIELLE SALISBURY PA-C
Physician Assistant
2380 W ARLINGTON BLVD
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Pitt County (252) 816-4001
GAURAV GANGWAR MOOKERJEE MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
2380 W ARLINGTON BLVD
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Pitt County (252) 816-4001
PEDRO PATROCINIO MASSINGA MD, PA-C
Physician Assistant
2380 W ARLINGTON BLVD
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Pitt County (252) 847-0100

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 John Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Richards is 1205222585. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2015.

Where is John Richards located?

John Richards practices at 2380 W Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834. The listed phone number is (252) 816-4001.

What is John Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, with taxonomy code 207XX0801X.

Is John Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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.

What insurance does John Richards accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list John 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 John Richards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Richards is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Richards was last updated on July 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 days 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.