DR. FREDERICK LEE RICHARDS MD
NPI 1588749436
Anesthesiology in Greenville, SC

Q: What is Frederick Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frederick Richards is 1588749436. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2006.

Q: What is Frederick Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Active since October 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.03/100

CMS Quality Rating

7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300, GREENVILLE, SC 29615(864) 522-3700(864) 522-3705 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 1, 2025, Nov 11, 2020, Oct 1, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Frederick Lee Richards Md NPPES

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

DR. FREDERICK LEE RICHARDS MD (NPI 1588749436) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (14772) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Newberry County Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in West Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588749436

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. FREDERICK LEE RICHARDSCredential: MD

Location Address7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300Greenville, SC 29615-4569

Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 695-6697

Phone(864) 522-3700

Fax(864) 522-3705

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2025

✔ NPI 1588749436 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 14772

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License 14772 (SC)

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 14772 (SC)

7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300, Greenville, SC 29615

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 · Phone (803) 791-2000

Other Identifiers 6

Other2001251SC · Ccp

Other77774SC · Medcost

Other147727SC · Select Health

Other4229860SC · Aetna

Other050028877SC · Rr Medicare

Medicaid147727SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Frederick Lee 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 ID7810186244

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110114000838

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

Medicare enrollment records show Frederick Richards reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Prisma Health University Medical Group

4.1 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

1210 W FARIS RD
Greenville, SC 29605

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
3,281 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1730850322 (864) 522-1800

Lexington Health Inc

76 mi

Family Medicine

1612 CHAPIN RD
Chapin, SC 29036

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
1,219 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1316544703 (803) 345-3414

Musc Community Physicians

131 mi

Internal Medicine

506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290

Beach Anesthesia, LLC

221 mi

Anesthesiology

1021 MEDICAL CIRCLE, SUITE 100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
272 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215061429 (843) 692-1062

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 14

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

78 services77 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

44 services44 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

28 services28 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

26 services25 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530

Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520

Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Newberry County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newberry, SC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number420053

Location2669 Kinard St PO Box 497Newberry, SC 29108 · Newberry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

83.03/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

80.45

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

72.17

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.

PAUL DEREK STREET CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered