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JAMES DARRYL RICHARDS M.D.
NPI 1831181205
Family Medicine in Cookeville, TN

Active since August 22, 2005PECOS Enrolled
3830 MIRANDY RD, COOKEVILLE, TN 38506(931) 239-0284 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About James Darryl Richards M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES DARRYL RICHARDS M.D. (NPI 1831181205) is an individual family medicine provider in Cookeville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD20946) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831181205
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES DARRYL RICHARDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address3830 MIRANDY RDCookeville, TN 38506-8646
Mailing AddressPo Box 1130Cookeville, TN 38503-1130 · (931) 239-0284
Phone(931) 239-0284
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 2011
✔ NPI 1831181205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · MD20946✔ Licensed in TN · MD020946
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
3830 MIRANDY RD, Cookeville, TN 38506
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)J Darryl Richards Md

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid1509111TN
Medicaid3055058TN
Medicare UPINE54864
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3055058TN
Medicare UPINE54864TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James Darryl Richards M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

Abode Care Partners Al Vb, LLC
204 mi
Nurse Practitioner
919 MEDICAL PARK DR
Mountain City, TN 37683
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518736834 (800) 807-6555
Abode Care Partners Ltc Vb, LLC
204 mi
Nurse Practitioner
919 MEDICAL PARK DR
Mountain City, TN 37683
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972372225 (800) 807-6555

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 6

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 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.
181 services76 patients
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.
152 services83 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.
125 services119 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
27 services23 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.
21 services21 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.
21 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38506 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

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

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
2 suppliers12 claims353 services$7.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$75.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
3 suppliers55 claims55 services$62.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$21.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$6.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$119.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 James Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Richards is 1831181205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2005. The provider is also known as J Darryl Richards MD.

Where is James Richards located?

James Richards practices at 3830 Mirandy Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506. The listed phone number is (931) 239-0284.

What is James Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is James Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Richards is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Richards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Richards reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Abode Care Partners Al Vb, LLC (Mountain City, TN) and Abode Care Partners Ltc Vb, LLC (Mountain City, TN). 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 James Richards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Richards accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list James 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 James Richards was last updated on July 20, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.