Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Richards, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Hospitalist Physician · Alton, IL
- NPI 1508276288
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1 Memorial Dr
Alton, IL 620026755
(618) 463-7240
fax (618) 463-7216
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 20, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Illinois #036147892 · Illinois #036-147892
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508276288. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
826
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$80,387
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 428 | 188 | $79 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 174 | 160 | $114 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 93 | 89 | $173 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 75 | 49 | $51 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 39 | 32 | $120 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 17 | 17 | $132 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Alton Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
323
Patients
109
Total drug cost
$39,756
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 40 | 0 | $17,235 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 37 | 11 | $386 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 32 | 15 | $157 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 24 | 13 | $202 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 19 | 19 | $252 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 19 | 0 | $205 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 19 | 19 | $72 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $11,284 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $391 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 18 | 17 | $217 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. John Richards practices Internal Medicine Physician in Alton, IL.
Where does Dr. John Richards practice?
Dr. John Richards practices at 1 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL 620026755. Office phone: 6184637240.
What is Dr. John Richards's NPI?
Dr. John Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508276288, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.