Active NPI 1346539384 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Paul Richards , MD

Anesthesiology • Durant, OK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Richards, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Durant, OK. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Dr. Richards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1704 MOONEY DR.

Dr. Richards maintains professional affiliations with Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma, Emergenchealth Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1704 Mooney Dr

Durant, OK 747012017

Telephone 9038182042

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Durant, OK

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -2.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Durant, OK (640 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

50.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

92.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Richards (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Durant Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 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
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	37	37	$744.32	$40.43
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	15	15	$236.67	$12.31
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring	14	14	$500.00	$76.96
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	14	14	$1000.00	$80.06
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	14	14	$5442.00	$407.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	17	17	$700.59	$43.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath	15	15	$616.00	$162.02
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	15	15	$100.00	$30.34
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	11	11	$613.64	$51.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	21	21	$100.00	$30.74
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	16	16	$500.00	$52.33
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$677.33	$179.02
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1362.18	$360.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	21	21	$225.00	$31.33
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	16	14	$1375.50	$353.77
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	12	$553.85	$148.84
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$541.82	$146.69
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	11	11	$525.00	$53.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	37	36	$227.43	$31.45
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	25	24	$439.12	$117.89
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	20	20	$556.50	$66.51
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	16	16	$667.50	$65.16
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	13	11	$424.08	$109.94
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	12	12	$1156.17	$310.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	40	39	$385.50	$109.21
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	25	25	$384.90	$109.99
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	22	$225.00	$30.25
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	18	18	$1119.58	$319.67
00873 Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath	16	13	$586.41	$166.96
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	14	14	$525.00	$65.10
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$548.04	$156.39
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	12	$573.13	$163.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	21	20	$225.00	$30.27
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	20	20	$417.75	$117.89
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	15	14	$564.00	$159.17
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	15	14	$525.00	$65.50
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$1168.93	$329.89
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	13	13	$553.27	$155.81
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	11	11	$1279.77	$361.36
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1182.27	$333.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License OK 31287

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Emergenchealth Pllc

5016 N Hwy 75, Denison, TX 750204584

Phone: 9034164000

Emergenchealth Pllc

7400 Barlite Blvd, San Antonio, TX 782241308

Phone: 2109212000

Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma

1801 Chukkahina, Durant, OK 747017117

Phone: 580916914083828

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Caroll Richards

Case Manager/Care Coordinator

NPI 1518312545

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 July 29, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 29, 2015

Registered at 1704 MOONEY DR, DURANT, OK 747012017 (Tel: 9038182042)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 29, 2015

Registered at 1012 14TH NWAVE, ARDMORE, OK 734011807 (Tel: 5802261251)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 29, 2015

Recorded as JOSEPH RICHARDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 29, 2015

Anesthesiology (License #31287 in OK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 30, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346539384

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 30, 2011

Last Update: July 29, 2015

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1012 14th Nwave

Ardmore, OK 734011807

Phone: 5802261251

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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