Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Richards, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Gastroenterology Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1770719064
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 3, 2017
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #N2756 · Michigan #4301109025

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770719064. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
628
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$62,103
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 111 90 $98
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 95 78 $66
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 69 68 $129
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 64 59 $67
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 56 56 $101
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 40 33 $79
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 35 21 $101
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 29 29 $238
43248 Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 28 14 $151
91110 Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract 21 19 $102

In context: peer comparison

Among 86 peers in Houston Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$218
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Conmed Corporation 7 $217.51

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$218

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
154
Patients
59
Total drug cost
$2,094
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 92 32 $943
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 51 27 $715
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 11 0 $436

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. David Richards practices Gastroenterology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. David Richards practice?
Dr. David Richards practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. David Richards's NPI?
Dr. David Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770719064, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.