Active NPI 1508276288 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Albert Richards , MD

Internal Medicine • Alton, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Richards, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Alton, IL. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Richards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 MEMORIAL DR.

Dr. Richards is affiliated with Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of 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

1 Memorial Dr

Alton, IL 620026755

Telephone 6184637240

Fax 6184637216

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Edward J Harrow Ptr, Alton Pathology Associates Facility NPI 1659354678

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Alton, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs -28.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 40.1 Yrs

State Avg: 28.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

24 Specialists

Practicing in Alton, IL (7544 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

51.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Richards (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Alton Specialty Average (40.1 Years) 40.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

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	300	121	$150.00	$77.60
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	152	131	$211.00	$111.32
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	105	100	$416.00	$169.98
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	46	35	$86.74	$49.27
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	42	27	$213.00	$117.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$276.00	$130.17

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	428	188	$150.00	$79.06
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	174	160	$219.00	$113.65
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	93	89	$405.84	$172.87
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	75	49	$83.00	$50.59
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	39	32	$213.00	$119.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$281.00	$131.53

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	398	205	$144.00	$71.47
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	198	185	$211.00	$104.09
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	177	99	$205.00	$103.07
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	79	76	$401.00	$199.89
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	71	48	$80.00	$39.34
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	13	12	$144.00	$71.93

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	510	237	$139.00	$72.66
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	229	216	$205.00	$107.03
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	154	105	$199.00	$104.17
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	96	52	$78.00	$38.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	79	75	$389.00	$203.51
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	28	28	$139.00	$70.59
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$263.00	$138.74

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	453	225	$134.00	$73.77
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	168	97	$75.00	$39.97
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	151	142	$134.00	$74.71
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	97	94	$255.00	$142.93
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	97	72	$193.00	$106.24
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	74	71	$199.00	$109.48
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	32	32	$377.00	$209.49
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	16	16	$135.00	$74.47

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	248	135	$130.00	$74.21
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	137	73	$72.00	$40.37
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	70	69	$130.00	$74.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	65	63	$247.00	$140.40
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	58	58	$193.00	$108.17
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	40	36	$187.00	$106.01
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	12	$131.00	$74.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-20

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License IL 036147892

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.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License IL 036-147892

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc

1 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL 620026722

Phone: 6184637240

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

20 Associated Practitioners

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Hospitalist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Matthew Nations , DO

Hospitalist

NPI 1073017638

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Stanley Sidwell , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1073529475

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Shereece Wallace , DNP, AGPCNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1104338318

Doctor of Nursing Practice, AGPCNPBC

Dr. Ernest Kamara , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1104819994

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ekanga Petters , MD

Hospitalist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 04, 2019

Registered at 1 MEMORIAL DR, ALTON, IL 620026755 (Tel: 6102782000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 04, 2019

Hospitalist (License #036-147892 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location July 18, 2018

Registered at 2701 DEKALB PIKE, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401 (Tel: 6102782000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 18, 2018

Registered at 1 MEMORIAL DR, ALTON, IL 620026755 (Tel: 6102782000)

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NPI Profile Active May 02, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 02, 2014

Registered at 1402 S GRAND BLVD, FDT 14TH FLOOR, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631041004 (Tel: 5045839711)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 02, 2014

Registered at 1129 BEVERLY GARDEN DR, METAIRIE, LA 700021901 (Tel: 5045839711)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 02, 2014

Recorded as JOHN RICHARDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 02, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508276288

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 02, 2014

Last Update: November 20, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1 Memorial Dr

Alton, IL 620026755

Phone: 6184637240

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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