Active NPI 1548368491 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William Richards , MD

Surgery • Mobile, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Richards, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Mobile, AL. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1979, Dr. Richards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR.

Dr. Richards is affiliated with Usa Health Physician Billing Services Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2451 University Hospital Dr
Mastin 101

Mobile, AL 366172300

Telephone 2514458282

Fax 2514458281

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of South Alabama Facility NPI 1063468072

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Mobile, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

47 Yrs +25.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.1 Yrs

State Avg: 28.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

72 Specialists

Practicing in Mobile, AL (471 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Richards (47 Years) 47 Yrs

Mobile Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$388.00	$156.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	21	$106.00	$46.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$388.00	$158.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$175.00	$84.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	19	$106.00	$52.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$175.00	$86.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$388.00	$152.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	24	$175.00	$70.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	19	$106.00	$43.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$388.00	$150.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$312.95	$154.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	18	$85.80	$40.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	48	12	$122.25	$68.93
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	43	13	$69.28	$37.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	29	$75.17	$40.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$277.38	$144.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$125.17	$65.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	24	$118.00	$67.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$269.00	$152.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-03

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL 29705

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN MD17708

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Usa Health Physician Billing Services Llc

75 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 366083274

Phone: 2516605555

Usa Health Physician Billing Services Llc

2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 366172300

Phone: 2514717000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Alexander Mcnally , MD

Surgery

NPI 1003401464

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Wesley Dees , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003452558

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Jongin Baek , MD

Surgery

NPI 1023645827

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Frederick Silver , MD

Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck

NPI 1053350710

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Francesca Perez , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1053970012

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Aubrey White

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1073074456

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 03, 2021

Registered at 2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, MASTIN 101, MOBILE, AL 366172300 (Tel: 2514458282)

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NPI Profile Active May 12, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 12, 2015

Registered at 2451 FILLINGIM ST, MASTIN 101, MOBILE, AL 366172238 (Tel: 2514458282)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 40480, MOBILE, AL 366400480 (Tel: 2514458282)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 12, 2015

Recorded as WILLIAM RICHARDS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2015

Surgery (License #29705 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548368491

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 21, 2006

Last Update: March 03, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 40480

Mobile, AL 366400480

Phone: 2514343626

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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