DR. LESLIE MATTHEWS RICHARDS MD
NPI 1255785820
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Columbus, OH

Q: What is Leslie Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leslie Richards is 1255785820. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2016. The provider is also known as Dr. Leslie Matthews MD.

Q: What is Leslie Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leslie Richards was last updated on August 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.

Active since April 20, 2016PECOS Enrolled

77.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

700 CHILDRENS DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-4200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2025, Feb 4, 2022, Jun 22, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Leslie Matthews Richards Md NPPES

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

DR. LESLIE MATTHEWS RICHARDS MD (NPI 1255785820) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.142569) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255785820

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LESLIE MATTHEWS RICHARDSCredential: MD

Location Address700 CHILDRENS DRColumbus, OH 43205-2664

Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000

Phone(614) 722-4200

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateApril 20, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2025

✔ NPI 1255785820 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207LP3000X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.142569

Definition

An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.

Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 35.142569 (OH)

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 35.142569 (OH)

700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Leslie Matthews Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1455 Executive Campus DrWesterville, OH 43082-8870 · Phone (614) 722-4200 · Fax (614) 722-4203

Location 2405 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43215-4985 · Phone (614) 722-4200 · Fax (614) 722-4203

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0447444OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Leslie Matthews Richards Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 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

$126.12 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.07 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

77.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

68.61

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

56.4

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.

BELA M GANDHI MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)

700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

Franklin County (614) 722-8212

AMRIK SINGH KHALSA M.D.

Pediatrics

700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

Franklin County (614) 722-2000

DR. ROBERT MICHAEL DORMAN M.D.

Surgery

700 CHILDRENS DR, CCPR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

Franklin County (614) 722-0449

MR. CHRISTOPHER JONES MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)

700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

Franklin County (614) 722-2000

LEANNE MURRAY PHARMD

Pharmacist

700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

Franklin County (614) 722-2160

CLAIRE ELIZABETH CHRISTIAN M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)

700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

Franklin County (614) 722-2000

MEGAN MCNICOL

Pharmacist

700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

Franklin County (614) 722-2160

MARIA STRENG

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

Franklin County (614) 722-2000

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 Leslie Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leslie Richards is 1255785820. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2016. The provider is also known as Dr. Leslie Matthews MD.

Where is Leslie Richards located?

Leslie Richards practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-4200.

What is Leslie Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Leslie Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leslie Richards is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Leslie Richards accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Leslie 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leslie Richards was last updated on August 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.