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BETTY NAMAKULA RICHARDS NURSE PRACTITIONER
NPI 1619119799
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Framingham, MA

Active since April 03, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
65 WAUSHAKUM ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702(508) 620-6055(508) 620-6055 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2021, Oct 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Betty Namakula Richards Nurse Practitioner NPPES

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

BETTY NAMAKULA RICHARDS NURSE PRACTITIONER (NPI 1619119799) is an individual family provider in Framingham, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (RN257128) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619119799
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameBETTY NAMAKULA RICHARDSCredential: NURSE PRACTITIONER
Location Address65 WAUSHAKUM STFramingham, MA 01702-8736
Mailing Address65 Waushakum StFramingham, MA 01702-8736 · (781) 308-7855 · Fax (508) 620-6055
Phone(508) 620-6055
Fax(508) 620-6055
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2021
✔ NPI 1619119799 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · RN257128
65 WAUSHAKUM ST, Framingham, MA 01702
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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

Betty Namakula Richards Nurse Practitioner 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 ID8628407186
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200403001152
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Betty Richards reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Supportive Behavioral Care Of Ma LLC
9.2 mi
Clinical
150 LINCOLN ST
Needham, MA 02492
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 240 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780115519 (718) 298-4375
Healthdrive Behavioral Health Services, PLLC
81 mi
Geriatric Psychiatry
101 CENTERPOINT DR STE 215
Middletown, CT 06457
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 108 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760909279 (888) 964-6681

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 4

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
1,266 services300 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
280 services179 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
126 services126 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01702 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 Betty Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Betty Richards is 1619119799. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2009.

Where is Betty Richards located?

Betty Richards practices at 65 Waushakum St, Framingham, MA 01702. The listed phone number is (508) 620-6055.

What is Betty Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Betty Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Betty 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Betty Richards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Betty Richards reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Supportive Behavioral Care Of Ma LLC (Needham, MA) and Healthdrive Behavioral Health Services, PLLC (Middletown, CT). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Betty Richards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Betty Richards was last updated on August 10, 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.