Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Richards, M.D.
Specialist (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1235227778
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 5.7 / 100 · 2023
- 49 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6222 W Manchester Ave, Ste A
Los Angeles, CA 900453801
(310) 670-1840
fax (310) 670-4016
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 9, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1977 — 49 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 174400000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G37794
- Medicaid
- CA #GR0080020
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235227778. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
16,694
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$671,949
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 1,394 | 140 | $53 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 1,393 | 140 | $67 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 811 | 53 | $83 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 745 | 303 | $7 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 644 | 278 | $98 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 581 | 257 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 546 | 211 | $139 | |
81000 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | 505 | 250 | $4 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 467 | 243 | $16 | |
84439 |
Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | 465 | 242 | $9 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 38 peers in Los Angeles Specialist, average services per provider: 239. This provider delivers 70× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$689
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 5 | $296.58 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $168.01 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $125.61 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $23.25 | |
| Alk-Abello, INC | 1 | $20.65 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $19.43 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $17.74 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $17.72 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,168
Patients
547
Total drug cost
$259,887
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 479 | 133 | $6,737 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide (Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) | Brand | 189 | 52 | $3,969 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 174 | 49 | $1,958 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 171 | 53 | $1,664 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 156 | 30 | $3,636 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 144 | 24 | $161,843 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 118 | 41 | $1,097 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 117 | 26 | $1,780 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 115 | 36 | $1,771 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 106 | 24 | $1,420 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. James Richards practices Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. James Richards practice?
Dr. James Richards practices at 6222 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 900453801. Office phone: 3106701840.
What is Dr. James Richards's NPI?
Dr. James Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235227778, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month (HCPCS 99457); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.