Active NPI 1336117530 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven C Richards , MD

Internal Medicine • Yakima, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Richards, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Yakima, WA. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Richards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2811 TIETON DR.

Dr. Richards is affiliated with Olympic Medical Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, 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

2811 Tieton Dr

Yakima, WA 989023761

Telephone 5092495210

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Association Facility NPI 1053373480

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Yakima, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +11.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

49 Specialists

Practicing in Yakima, WA (3169 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

58.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Richards (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Yakima 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
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	24	24	$456.13	$168.54
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$305.25	$126.89
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	14	$170.00	$77.19
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	13	13	$244.00	$112.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	47	23	$238.00	$118.72
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	38	18	$166.00	$78.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$311.00	$129.68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$461.00	$173.04
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	14	14	$245.00	$114.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	157	78	$238.00	$100.39
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	99	56	$166.00	$69.69
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	56	54	$245.00	$102.70
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	15	$90.00	$37.94
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$461.00	$195.13
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	12	$167.00	$70.61
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	11	11	$310.00	$129.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	298	138	$238.00	$102.95
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	119	68	$166.00	$70.85
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	93	91	$245.00	$106.70
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	31	31	$461.00	$200.29
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	22	17	$90.00	$38.42
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	21	21	$167.00	$72.41
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	17	17	$310.00	$134.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$311.00	$135.93
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	14	12	$239.00	$103.31
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	12	11	$507.00	$219.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	196	92	$237.36	$106.89
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	99	73	$164.48	$74.03
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	88	85	$241.82	$109.72
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	51	51	$162.24	$73.17
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	40	40	$455.15	$206.63
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	37	25	$89.05	$39.89
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	26	19	$217.54	$107.15
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	21	18	$144.14	$74.36
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	18	18	$387.56	$188.82
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	18	18	$289.00	$133.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	315	150	$214.25	$105.13
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	93	67	$148.25	$73.56
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	90	88	$221.50	$108.53
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	85	47	$461.50	$224.86
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	23	23	$419.25	$197.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	280	149	$214.25	$103.93
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	94	91	$221.50	$106.78
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	91	63	$461.50	$222.42
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	83	59	$148.25	$72.37
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	18	$419.25	$203.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	97	55	$235.09	$101.19
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	52	34	$167.16	$68.90
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	48	44	$250.69	$102.37
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	33	31	$482.45	$190.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-20

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License WA MD00040808

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 WA MD00040808

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

8376477 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Regence Blue Shield Rider

1110RI

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P00075220

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Olympic Medical Physicians

939 Caroline St, Port Angeles, WA 983623909

Phone: 3604177000

Secondary Practice Locations

939 Caroline St

Port Angeles, WA 983623909

Phone: 3604177000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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

8 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 20, 2024

Internal Medicine (License #MD00040808 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location January 26, 2022

Registered at 2811 TIETON DR, YAKIMA, WA 989023761 (Tel: 5092495210)

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NPI Profile Active September 04, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 04, 2008

Registered at 939 CAROLINE ST, PORT ANGELES, WA 983623909 (Tel: 3604177000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 04, 2008

Registered at 939 CAROLINE ST, PORT ANGELES, WA 983623909 (Tel: 3604177000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 04, 2008

Recorded as STEVEN RICHARDS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 04, 2008

Hospitalist (License #MD00040808 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1336117530

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 14, 2006

Last Update: November 20, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

939 Caroline St

Port Angeles, WA 983623909

Phone: 3604177000

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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