WILLIAM RICHARDS MD
NPI 1548368491
Surgery in Mobile, AL

Q: What is William Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Richards is 1548368491. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.

Q: What is William Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Richards was last updated on March 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since September 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

96.56/100

CMS Quality Rating

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, MASTIN 101, MOBILE, AL 36617(251) 445-8282(251) 445-8281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

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About William Richards Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM RICHARDS MD (NPI 1548368491) is an individual surgery provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (29705) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548368491

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIAM RICHARDSCredential: MD

Location Address2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, MASTIN 101Mobile, AL 36617-2300

Mailing AddressPo Box 40480Mobile, AL 36640-0480 · (251) 434-3626 · Fax (251) 445-2464

Phone(251) 445-8282

Fax(251) 445-8281

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1979

Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2021

NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2021

✔ NPI 1548368491 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · 29705✔ Licensed in TN · MD17708

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, Mobile, AL 36617

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William Richards Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7810922184

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090922000429

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 36617 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

$81.90 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.08 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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.

96.56/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

89.76

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

2 suppliers52 claims1,345 services$11.25 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, over 100 grams of protein - premix B4199

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

2 suppliers52 claims361 services$320.46 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day B4220

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

2 suppliers47 claims326 services$8.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day B4224

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

2 suppliers47 claims326 services$25.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MACKENZIE KREBSBACH ROBERTS CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617

Mobile County (251) 471-7565

FREDERICK JOSEPH ROSSI III

Hospitalist

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617

Mobile County (251) 471-7891

WESLEY KYLE DEES CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, MSTN 101
MOBILE, AL 36617

Mobile County (251) 445-8282

DR. LEIGH FOUNTAIN DO

Emergency Medicine

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617

Mobile County (251) 415-1496

ELEANOR GRACE HANCERI

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617

Mobile County (251) 471-7000

KRISTY GENTRY

Registered Nurse

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617

Mobile County (251) 751-0584

JOHN GARRETT JONES DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617

Mobile County (251) 471-7000

LINDA TRAN PHARMD

Pharmacist

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617

Mobile County (251) 471-7068

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 William Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Richards is 1548368491. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.

Where is William Richards located?

William Richards practices at 2451 University Hospital Dr Mastin 101, Mobile, AL 36617. The listed phone number is (251) 445-8282.

What is William Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is William Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Richards is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does William Richards accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list William 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 William Richards was last updated on March 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.