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BRUCE E RICHARDS M.D.
NPI 1972548220
Internal Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since June 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 20TH AVE N, 7TH FLOOR, NASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 284-1400(615) 284-4970 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Bruce E Richards M.d. NPPES

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

BRUCE E RICHARDS M.D. (NPI 1972548220) is an individual internal medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (16031) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972548220
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBRUCE E RICHARDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address300 20TH AVE N, 7TH FLOORNashville, TN 37203-2131
Mailing Address300 20th Ave N, 7th FloorNashville, TN 37203-2131 · (615) 284-1400 · Fax (615) 284-4970
Phone(615) 284-1400
Fax(615) 284-4970
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2014
✔ NPI 1972548220 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 16031
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
300 20TH AVE N, Nashville, TN 37203
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Other Identifiers 7

Other110235818TN · Rr Medicare
Other4322432TN · Aetna
Other4036284TN · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare UPINA98078TN
Medicaid3016806TN
Medicare PIN3016801TN
Other4170783TN · Blue Cross-blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Bruce E Richards M.d. 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 ID4587706056
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100121000368
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
31 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37203 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
11 suppliers26 claims66 services$5.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$171.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

W GARRISON STRICKLAND MD, PC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
300 20TH AVE N, SUITE 600
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 284-2214
LINDSAY ANN HOOSE MSN NP
Nurse Practitioner
300 20TH AVE N, SUITE G4
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 284-5098
LINDA K ELROD PA
Physician Assistant
300 20TH AVE N, 7TH FLOOR
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 284-1400
UAP NASHVILLE ENDOSCOPY, LLC
Anesthesiology
300 20TH AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 284-1335
DR. JAN LEWIS BRANDES MD
Specialist
300 20TH AVE N, SUITE 106
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 284-4680
TAMMY S JACKSON NP
Nurse Practitioner
300 20TH AVE N, STE 301
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 329-0570
DR. JAMES BREVARD HAYNES MD
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
300 20TH AVE N, SUITE G-8
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 284-7533
STEPHEN J HEYMAN MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
300 20TH AVE N, 9TH FLOOR
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 284-1400

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 Bruce Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Richards is 1972548220. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2006.

Where is Bruce Richards located?

Bruce Richards practices at 300 20th Ave N 7th Floor, Nashville, TN 37203. The listed phone number is (615) 284-1400.

What is Bruce Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Bruce Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce 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 Bruce Richards accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list Bruce 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 Bruce Richards was last updated on October 20, 2014. 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.