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PAUL JOSEPH RICHARDS MD
NPI 1275896797
Emergency Medicine in St Petersburg, FL

Active since June 19, 2012PECOS Enrolled
4900 49TH ST N, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709(727) 521-5510 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Paul Joseph Richards Md NPPES

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

PAUL JOSEPH RICHARDS MD (NPI 1275896797) is an individual emergency medicine provider in St Petersburg, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME123018) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275896797
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL JOSEPH RICHARDSCredential: MD
Location Address4900 49TH ST NSt Petersburg, FL 33709-5902
Mailing Address283 18th Ave SSt Petersburg, FL 33705-2736 · (727) 408-0327
Phone(727) 521-5510
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 2021
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2021
✔ NPI 1275896797 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME123018✔ Licensed in PA · MT202022
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
4900 49TH ST N, St Petersburg, FL 33709
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Paul Joseph 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Richards reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tampa Bay Emergency Physicians LLC
24 mi
Emergency Medicine
3100 E FLETCHER AVE
Tampa, FL 33613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 231 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114977428 (330) 493-4443
Emergency Medicine Services Of Fl, LLC
203 mi
Emergency Medicine
20900 BISCAYNE BLVD
Aventura, FL 33180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,912 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043917180 (305) 682-7000

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
255 services236 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
100 services98 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
41 services40 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33709 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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 Paul Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Richards is 1275896797. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2012.

Where is Paul Richards located?

Paul Richards practices at 4900 49th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33709. The listed phone number is (727) 521-5510.

What is Paul Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Paul Richards enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Paul Richards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Richards reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Tampa Bay Emergency Physicians LLC (Tampa, FL) and Emergency Medicine Services Of Fl, LLC (Aventura, FL). 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 Paul Richards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Richards accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Paul 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 Paul Richards was last updated on October 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.