Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Richards, D.O.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Alexandria, MN

  • NPI 1477782738
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
111 17Th Ave E Ste 1
Alexandria, MN 563080057
(320) 759-4326
fax (320) 759-4327

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 21, 2024
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207YX0905X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #57881

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477782738. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
686
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$45,503
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 214 179 $63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 117 117 $78
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 116 78 $30
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 67 60 $65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 63 63 $127
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 46 42 $94
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 17 16 $35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 17 17 $34
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 16 13 $52
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 13 13 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$42
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $21.55
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 1 $19.99

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$42

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
439
Patients
243
Total drug cost
$12,660
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Azelastine Hcl Generic 126 58 $5,159
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 81 37 $1,873
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 79 36 $3,245
Mupirocin Generic 41 31 $433
Omeprazole Generic 34 16 $539
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 22 21 $409
Prednisone Generic 20 20 $116
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 13 13 $210
Mometasone Furoate Generic 12 11 $369
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 11 0 $307

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. William Richards practices Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in Alexandria, MN.
Where does Dr. William Richards practice?
Dr. William Richards practices at 111 17Th Ave E Ste 1, Alexandria, MN 563080057. Office phone: 3207594326.
What is Dr. William Richards's NPI?
Dr. William Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477782738, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.