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- 5056 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
About Michael Richards
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Michael D. Richards, PA practices in Phoenix, AZ. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 3,082 services to 1,686 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. NPI 1306840707 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (602) 222-9111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5056 N CENTRAL AVE
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,082 services · 1,686 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,148 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
419 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
265 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
99 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
80 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
43 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17111 |
32 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags | Procedure | 11200 |
20 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other physician assistants at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Phoenix 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael D. Richards's specialty?
Michael D. Richards is a physician assistant in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael D. Richards?
Michael D. Richards is listed at 5056 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael D. Richards?
The number on file is (602) 222-9111. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael D. Richards?
Michael D. Richards's National Provider Identifier is 1306840707. 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
What is Michael D. Richards's education?
Michael D. Richards attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael D. Richards have?
Michael D. Richards has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael D. Richards known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael D. Richards performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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