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Unclaimed ProfileAbout RICHARDS
Based in Fort Myers, FL, P Jeffrey Richards, MD is listed in the NPI registry under hand surgery. P graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1992. P is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic hand surgery. Medicare claims data shows P provided 3,367 services to 2,154 patients.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Richards's specialty?
Dr. Richards is a hand surgeon in Fort Myers, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “HAND SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Richards?
Dr. Richards is listed at 14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Richards?
The number on file is (239) 334-7000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Richards?
Dr. Richards's National Provider Identifier is 1841293065. 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 Dr. Richards's medical education?
Dr. Richards attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Richards have?
Dr. Richards has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Richards known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Richards performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, incision of tendon covering of finger and release and/or relocation of hand nerve; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (239) 334-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,367 services · 2,154 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
144 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
104 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
75 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
71 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
69 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
40 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
29 |
| Incision or the tendon covering on the top side of the wrist | Procedure | 25000 |
15 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
419 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
124 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other hand surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.