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Active NPI 1083722433 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Dara Thomas Richards , MD

Pediatrics • Bridgeport, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dara Richards, MD is a certified Pediatrics practicing in Bridgeport, CT. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Richards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 968 FAIRFIELD AVE.

Dr. Richards is affiliated with South-West Community Health Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

968 Fairfield Ave

Bridgeport, CT 066051116

Telephone 2033306000
Fax 2033397190
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Yale University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pediatrics in Bridgeport, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +0.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 30.6 Yrs
State Avg: 23.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
36 Specialists

Practicing in Bridgeport, CT (1087 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Richards (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Bridgeport Specialty Average (30.6 Years) 30.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pediatrics Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License CT 036532

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

South-West Community Health Center Inc

46 Albion St, Bridgeport, CT 066052602

Phone: 2033323505

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Sandra Nauzan , RDH

Dental Hygienist

NPI 1003275827

Registered Dental Hygienist

NPI 1003767344

LPCA

NPI 1003913823

Certified Nurse Midwife

Olivia Baril , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1013889351

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Tiffany Bailey

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1023895380
Jennifer Alvarado

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1033937057

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 27, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2014

Registered at 968 FAIRFIELD AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 066051116 (Tel: 2033306000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2014

Registered at 46 ALBION STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT 066052602 (Tel: 2033306000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2014

Recorded as DARA RICHARDS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2014

Pediatrics (License #036532 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083722433
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 27, 2006
Last Update: March 27, 2014
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

46 Albion Street

Bridgeport, CT 066052602

Phone: 2033306000

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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