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DR. GEORGE ALVAREZ RICHARDS M.D.
NPI 1245284868
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Sioux Falls, SD

Q: What is George Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Richards is 1245284868. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006.

Q: What is George Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Richards was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since May 19, 2006

2501 W 22ND ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105(605) 336-3230(605) 373-4119 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Dr. George Alvarez Richards M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE ALVAREZ RICHARDS M.D. (NPI 1245284868) is an individual psychiatry provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (2000) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245284868

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE ALVAREZ RICHARDSCredential: M.D.

Location Address2501 W 22ND STSioux Falls, SD 57105-1305

Mailing Address1701 E Ponderosa DrSioux Falls, SD 57103-5019 · (605) 334-4505

Phone(605) 336-3230

Fax(605) 373-4119

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1245284868 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in SD · 2000

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

2501 W 22ND ST, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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