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DR. FRED TILMAN RICHARDS JR. DDS
NPI 1487749032
Dentist - General Practice in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since October 03, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Mar 11, 2028
5426 HOLLY RD., CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411(361) 991-8743(361) 991-8755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Fred Tilman Richards Jr. Dds NPPES

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

DR. FRED TILMAN RICHARDS JR. DDS (NPI 1487749032) is an individual general practice provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (13801) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through March 11, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487749032
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRED TILMAN RICHARDS JR.Credential: DDS
Location Address5426 HOLLY RD.Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4635
Mailing Address5426 Holly Rd.Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · (361) 991-8743 · Fax (361) 991-8755
Phone(361) 991-8743
Fax(361) 991-8755
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1487749032 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 13801
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
5426 HOLLY RD., Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Fred Tilman Richards Jr. Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from March 11, 2016 through March 11, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMarch 11, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMarch 11, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78411 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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 Fred Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fred Richards is 1487749032. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Fred Richards located?

Fred Richards practices at 5426 Holly Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78411. The listed phone number is (361) 991-8743.

What is Fred Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Fred Richards enrolled in Medicare?

No. Fred Richards has opted out of Medicare through March 11, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Fred Richards accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Fred 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 Fred Richards was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.