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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Memorial Dr
Alton, IL 620026755
(618) 463-7240
fax (618) 463-7216

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.