Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Leonard Richards, DO

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1548249311
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1301 Penn Ave, Suite 408
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 263-5000
fax (515) 263-5001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 6, 2018
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #02728
Medicaid (2)
IA #1548249311 · IA #0122267

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548249311. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
456
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$27,601
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 244 73 $46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 136 58 $73
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 38 22 $67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 26 26 $113
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 12 12 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Des Moines Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
27
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,852
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Chlorpromazine Hcl Generic 14 0 $1,692
Omeprazole Generic 13 0 $160

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Leonard Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Leonard Richards practices Psychiatry Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Leonard Richards practice?
Dr. Leonard Richards practices at 1301 Penn Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. Office phone: 5152635000.
What is Dr. Leonard Richards's NPI?
Dr. Leonard Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548249311, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Leonard Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Leonard Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Leonard Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.