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ERIC CHARLES RICHARD
NPI 1679274344
Physician Assistant in West Des Moines, IA

Active since March 10, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 633-3600(515) 288-0840 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 23, 2025, Sep 19, 2024, Mar 10, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Eric Charles Richard NPPES

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

ERIC CHARLES RICHARD (NPI 1679274344) is an individual physician assistant in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (127395) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Des Moines.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679274344
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameERIC CHARLES RICHARD
Location Address5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102West Des Moines, IA 50266-8209
Mailing AddressPo Box 677080Dallas, TX 75267-7080 · (515) 633-3600 · Fax (515) 633-3838
Phone(515) 633-3600
Fax(515) 288-0840
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 23, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1679274344 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 127395
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1411 Laurel St Ste A250Des Moines, IA 50314-3029 · Phone (515) 235-5000 · Fax (515) 288-6713

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Oscar Insurance Company, Sanford Health Plan.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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Eric Charles Richard 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 ID5496287989
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241022004131
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Falls, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number160040
Location515 College StreetCedar Falls, IA 50613 · Black Hawk County
Emergency services

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Waterloo, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number160067
Location3421 West Ninth StreetWaterloo, IA 50702 · Black Hawk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160083
Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50266 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RICHARD H MARCUS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 633-3600
MICHELLE THORNTON DNP
Nurse Practitioner
5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 633-3600
RANDOLPH R ROUGH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 633-3600
DR. JARED MICHAEL ROUTH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 633-3600
DR. JANA CATHERINE GALBREATH ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 633-3600
PHILIP A BEAR D.O.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 633-3600
SHAKUNTALA V ADVANI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 633-3600
MARK S BISSING D.O.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 633-3600

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 Eric Richard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Richard is 1679274344. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2023.

Where is Eric Richard located?

Eric Richard practices at 5880 University Ave Ste 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 633-3600.

What is Eric Richard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Eric Richard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Richard 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 Eric Richard accept?

Health plans from Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and Sanford Health Plan list Eric Richard 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.

Is Eric Richard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eric Richard is affiliated with Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc, Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Richard was last updated on November 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.