DR. SARA MICHELLE RICHARDS MD
NPI 1306189485
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in San Diego, CA

Active since March 27, 2013PECOS Enrolled
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 576-1700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 22, 2021, Jun 29, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Sara Michelle Richards Md NPPES

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

DR. SARA MICHELLE RICHARDS MD (NPI 1306189485) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A135105) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306189485
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARA MICHELLE RICHARDSCredential: MD
Location Address3020 CHILDRENS WAYSan Diego, CA 92123-4223
Mailing Address3020 Childrens Way, Mc5003San Diego, CA 92123-4223 · (858) 576-1700
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2026
NPI 1306189485 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP3000X
License Licensed in CA · A135105
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 A135105 (CA)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, San Diego, CA 92123

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 16655 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120-5208 · Phone (800) 926-8273 · Fax (888) 539-8781
Location 2200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000 · Phone (800) 926-8273 · Fax (888) 539-8781
Location 39300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037-1300 · Phone (800) 926-8273 · Fax (888) 539-8781

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Sara Michelle 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 92123 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

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.

Pathology (Pediatric Pathology)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Physician Assistant
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Speech-Language Pathologist
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, MC5010
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Audiologist
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, MC 5010
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Pediatrics
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

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 Sara Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Richards is 1306189485. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2013.

Where is Sara Richards located?

Sara Richards practices at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 576-1700.

What is Sara Richards's specialty?

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

Is Sara Richards enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Richards was last updated on February 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.