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THEODORE D RICHARDS MD
NPI 1891784518
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since October 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, PLAZA 3, STE. 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 629-4106(423) 629-4116 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 27, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Theodore D Richards Md NPPES

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

THEODORE D RICHARDS MD (NPI 1891784518) is an individual interventional cardiology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (16113) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891784518
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0011X
Provider Legal NameTHEODORE D RICHARDSCredential: MD
Location Address2341 MCCALLIE AVE, PLAZA 3, STE. 200Chattanooga, TN 37404-3239
Mailing Address2341 Mccallie Ave, Plaza 3, Ste. 200Chattanooga, TN 37404-3239 · (423) 629-4106 · Fax (423) 629-4116
Phone(423) 629-4106
Fax(423) 629-4116
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 27, 2015
✔ NPI 1891784518 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0011X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 16113
Definition
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 16113 (TN)
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN3894751TN
Medicare UPINE59715TN
Medicare PIN06BDHQPGA
Medicare PINP00160359TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company.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

Theodore D 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 ID4082692652
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040709001137, I20191031001640
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
253 services236 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37404 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

AMY T. GARNER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 698-3309
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS ASSOCIATED PC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 698-3309
JENNIFER L JACKSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 698-3309
JAMES F FOOTE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 698-3309
DR. KYLE V ROACH M.D.
Anesthesiology
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 698-3309
BENJAMIN CORBY WHATLEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 698-3309
PAUL ANTHONY PATTERSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 698-3309
MRS. LYNN M GIBSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 698-3309

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 Theodore Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Theodore Richards is 1891784518. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2005.

Where is Theodore Richards located?

Theodore Richards practices at 2341 Mccallie Ave Plaza 3, Ste. 200, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 629-4106.

What is Theodore Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RI0011X.

Is Theodore Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Theodore 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.

What insurance does Theodore Richards accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Theodore 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 Theodore Richards was last updated on April 27, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.