Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Eric Richards, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Aurora, CO
- NPI 1831342096
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.8 / 100 · 2023
- 18 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1550 S Potomac St, Suite 270
Aurora, CO 800125455
(303) 750-8000
fax (303) 750-8000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 14, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Colorado #0052671 · Oregon #LL17838
- Medicaid
- CO #22573372
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831342096. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
284,510
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$336,625
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0878 |
Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg | 272,760 | 38 | $0 | |
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 4,096 | 36 | $1 | |
J0875 |
Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg | 3,600 | 11 | $15 | |
96365 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | 1,428 | 88 | $67 | |
J1335 |
Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg | 1,102 | 27 | $13 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 513 | 179 | $120 | |
96367 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less | 312 | 23 | $30 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 307 | 124 | $128 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 134 | 83 | $91 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 112 | 106 | $175 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 8,788. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
208
Patients
41
Total drug cost
$56,387
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 25 | 16 | $1,457 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 24 | 11 | $934 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | Generic | 23 | 0 | $3,906 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 22 | 0 | $576 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 20 | 14 | $633 |
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $2,137 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 17 | 0 | $433 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $1,414 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $658 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 12 | 0 | $192 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Eric Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Eric Richards practices Infectious Disease Physician in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. Eric Richards practice?
Dr. Eric Richards practices at 1550 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 800125455. Office phone: 3037508000.
What is Dr. Eric Richards's NPI?
Dr. Eric Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831342096, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Eric Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Eric Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Eric Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg (HCPCS J0878); Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (HCPCS J0696); Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg (HCPCS J0875). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.