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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 791-2000
Mailing address
Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.