Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Richards, MD
Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · West Columbia, SC
- NPI 1639308034
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 791-2000 - Mailing address
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Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 11, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #MD31791
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639308034. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
607
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$52,324
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00731 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | 79 | 78 | $69 | |
01922 |
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy | 39 | 39 | $88 | |
76942 |
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 36 | 36 | $30 | |
00910 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra | 33 | 32 | $68 | |
00840 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen | 31 | 31 | $171 | |
01480 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones | 28 | 28 | $86 | |
00790 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen | 27 | 27 | $150 | |
00811 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | 27 | 27 | $64 | |
64415 |
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) | 26 | 26 | $67 | |
00142 |
Anesthesia for lens surgery | 25 | 23 | $62 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in West Columbia Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. William Richards practices Anesthesiology Physician in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. William Richards practice?
Dr. William Richards practices at 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169. Office phone: 8037912000.
What is Dr. William Richards's NPI?
Dr. William Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639308034, 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: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (HCPCS 01922); Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 76942). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.