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- 75 Veronica Ave, Ste 201, Somerset, NJ 08873
About Dr. Richards
David A. Richards, MD is a healthcare provider in Somerset, NJ specializing in hematology/oncology. David trained at Birmingham Medical College, graduating in 1983. David is also listed as specializing in hematology & oncology and internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,899 Medicare patients across 58,550 services. The services billed most often include injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg, injection, denosumab, 1 mg, and injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1235129396.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (732) 246-4882
- Email not available
Practice Locations
75 VERONICA AVE STE 201
Somerset, NJ 08873
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology and Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Advanced Cancers
Blood & Lymph Disorders
Blood Cancers
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Hemochromatosis
- High Platelet Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Thick Blood
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
Digestive Cancers
Endocrine Cancers
Endocrine tumors
Gastrointestinal cancer
General oncology
Genetic Blood Disorders
Gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancer
Neurologic Cancers
Oncologic emergencies
Ophthalmologic oncology
Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
Urologic Cancers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Biopsies & Diagnostics
Blood disorder care
Cancer Therapies
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
Consultations
Diagnostic testing
Hematology Treatments
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional oncology
Supportive Cancer Care
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- Pain Management For Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Supportive cancer care
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Chemo brain treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hyperbaric oxygen for radiation damage
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Palliative cancer care
Surgical & Vascular Access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
- PICC line placement coordination
Testing & Genetics
Vascular access care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
58,550 services · 1,899 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
747 | More than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
337 | More than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96367 |
313 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
200 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
167 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96417 |
76 | As often as other peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
73 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour | Treatment | 96366 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | Treatment | 96415 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg | Drug given | J1439 |
51,750 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other hematology/oncology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Richards?
Dr. Richards is a hematology/oncology in Somerset, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Richards's address?
Dr. Richards is listed at 75 Veronica Ave Ste 201, Somerset, NJ 08873. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richards?
The number on file is (732) 246-4882. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Richards's NPI number?
Dr. Richards's National Provider Identifier is 1235129396. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Richards train?
Dr. Richards attended Birmingham Medical College, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Richards been practicing?
Dr. Richards has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Richards perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Richards performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Richards confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Richards. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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