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DR. ROBERT W RICHARDS JR. M.D.
NPI 1598896144
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Simpsonville, SC

Active since March 07, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
7 CUTTING HORSE CT, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29680(864) 616-2183(864) 616-2183 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2026, Sep 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Robert W Richards Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT W RICHARDS JR. M.D. (NPI 1598896144) is an individual psychiatry provider in Simpsonville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (16540) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598896144
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT W RICHARDS JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address7 CUTTING HORSE CTSimpsonville, SC 29680-6570
Mailing Address7 Cutting Horse CtSimpsonville, SC 29680-6570 · (864) 616-2183
Phone(864) 616-2183
Fax(864) 616-2183
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1598896144 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 16540
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 16540 (SC)
7 CUTTING HORSE CT, Simpsonville, SC 29680
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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. Robert W Richards Jr. M.d. 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 January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2014
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 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 29680 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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 Robert Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Richards is 1598896144. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2007.

Where is Robert Richards located?

Robert Richards practices at 7 Cutting Horse Ct, Simpsonville, SC 29680. The listed phone number is (864) 616-2183.

What is Robert Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Robert Richards enrolled in Medicare?

No. Robert Richards has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Richards was last updated on August 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days 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.