Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Richards, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · Billings, MT

  • NPI 1023038007
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 54 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1233 N 30Th St
Billings, MT 591010127
(406) 237-3850
fax (406) 237-3855
Additional location
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 850084973
(602) 344-5011
fax (602) 344-5094
Additional location
10310 the Grove Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708366455
(225) 755-4950
fax (225) 755-4807

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2020
Year of graduation
1972 — 54 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Montana #11964 · Louisiana #322145

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023038007. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
655
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$60,267
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 249 231 $128
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 222 124 $78
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 76 49 $49
95819 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 40 40 $54
95717 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 2-12 hours with health care professional review and report 28 26 $99
95816 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 15 15 $55
95822 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), in coma or asleep 14 12 $55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 11 11 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Billings Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 171. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. James Richards practices Neurology Physician in Billings, MT.
Where does Dr. James Richards practice?
Dr. James Richards practices at 1233 N 30Th St, Billings, MT 591010127. Office phone: 4062373850.
What is Dr. James Richards's NPI?
Dr. James Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023038007, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.