Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bruce Richards, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1972548220
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 20Th Ave N, 7Th Floor
Nashville, TN 372032131
(615) 284-1400
fax (615) 284-4970

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 20, 2014
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #16031
Medicaid
TN #3016806

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972548220. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
290
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$16,697
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 137 128 $68
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 61 61 $47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 55 51 $66
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 19 18 $10
G0179 Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a 18 11 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 168 peers in this city , average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,945
Patients
882
Total drug cost
$42,741
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 578 179 $9,574
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 321 89 $4,743
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 262 83 $6,937
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 256 79 $1,598
Losartan Potassium Generic 216 72 $3,568
Lisinopril Generic 189 57 $1,910
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 169 51 $1,449
Omeprazole Generic 150 47 $2,490
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 149 42 $2,333
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 123 22 $826

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bruce Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Richards practices Internal Medicine Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Bruce Richards practice?
Dr. Bruce Richards practices at 300 20Th Ave N, Nashville, TN 372032131. Office phone: 6152841400.
What is Dr. Bruce Richards's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972548220, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bruce Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.