Active NPI 1902857022 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul M Richards , DO

Anesthesiology • Canton, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Richards, DO is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Canton, OH. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992, Dr. Richards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4665 DOUGLAS CIR NW.

Dr. Richards is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4665 Douglas Cir Nw
Suite 101

Canton, OH 447183673

Telephone 3304995700

Fax 3304984229

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Stark County Anesthesia, Inc. Facility NPI 1427009406

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Canton, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +9.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.2 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

38 Specialists

Practicing in Canton, OH (2153 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

91.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Richards (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Canton Specialty Average (24.2 Years) 24.2 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$850.43	$68.86
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	19	17	$3510.05	$297.27
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$891.43	$76.00
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	12	12	$670.00	$55.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	14	14	$3540.00	$303.88
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	14	14	$702.86	$64.16
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$865.71	$72.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	15	15	$1136.00	$106.26
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	15	15	$1192.00	$111.79
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	13	12	$646.15	$75.60
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$270.00	$30.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	45	42	$678.67	$58.57
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	16	16	$420.00	$45.07
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$270.00	$31.22
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	13	12	$880.00	$36.13
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1910.77	$184.57
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1977.69	$179.18
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	12	12	$987.08	$84.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	32	27	$693.59	$59.90
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	32	17	$418.44	$46.16
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	15	15	$3174.00	$299.89
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	14	$267.00	$32.04
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	12	$760.77	$68.21
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1778.08	$193.28
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	12	12	$1974.17	$184.29
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	11	11	$2174.55	$203.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	33	31	$263.00	$32.11
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	28	27	$698.21	$60.48
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	28	26	$704.00	$64.23
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	23	22	$2000.00	$184.75
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	22	22	$410.00	$45.47
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	20	19	$770.50	$68.37
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	15	15	$2116.00	$209.83
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	15	15	$2169.67	$202.08
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	14	13	$3474.64	$326.17
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	14	14	$607.86	$52.83
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	14	14	$717.00	$64.11
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	13	13	$1035.00	$96.41
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	11	11	$1589.09	$145.66
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	11	11	$1003.64	$92.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	25	24	$2042.40	$186.35
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	24	24	$263.00	$31.95
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	24	24	$704.00	$66.82
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	21	21	$788.57	$69.51
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	20	20	$753.25	$69.71
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	15	15	$410.00	$44.45
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	14	13	$846.07	$84.85
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	13	12	$3635.77	$335.92
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	12	12	$1312.92	$118.13
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	12	12	$670.83	$54.74
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath	11	11	$1150.00	$102.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	29	29	$598.79	$51.12
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	29	29	$263.00	$31.06
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	26	26	$704.00	$60.56
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	21	21	$410.00	$51.28
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	19	19	$2070.00	$187.61
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	17	17	$717.06	$66.85
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	16	16	$711.56	$59.85
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	16	16	$912.81	$80.67
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	13	13	$1495.00	$134.55
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	13	13	$1441.92	$128.61
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	12	12	$2146.67	$213.51
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	11	11	$1129.09	$100.49
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	11	11	$888.64	$77.51
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	11	11	$717.00	$64.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License OH 34005757

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0306378 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad

050043982

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem

000000135922

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cleveland Clinic

1320 Mercy Dr Nw, Canton, OH 447082614

Phone: 3304891145

Cleveland Clinic

8950 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 441950001

Phone: 2164448950

Cleveland Clinic

9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 441950001

Cleveland Clinic

1320 Mercy Dr Nw, Canton, OH 447082614

Phone: 3304891145

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

33 Associated Practitioners

Sarah Gomez , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003365115

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Brendan Mccafferty , DO

Anesthesiology

NPI 1093276719

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Michael O'brien , DO

Anesthesiology

NPI 1124361720

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Josh Brinley

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1124782388

Dr. Wen Shin Liu , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1134170244

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christine Violet , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1174575278

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active October 18, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 18, 2013

Registered at 4665 DOUGLAS CIR NW, SUITE 101, CANTON, OH 447183673 (Tel: 3304995700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 18, 2013

Registered at 255 W MICHIGAN AVE, JACKSON, MI 492012218 (Tel: 5177876440)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 18, 2013

Recorded as PAUL RICHARDS, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 18, 2013

Anesthesiology (License #34005757 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902857022

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 13, 2006

Last Update: October 18, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

255 W Michigan Ave

Jackson, MI 492012218

Phone: 5177876440

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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