Dr John Porter Richards, DO in Charleston, WV - Medicare Family Practice

Dr John Porter Richards, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Charleston, West Virginia. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 4710 Chimney Dr Ste H, Charleston, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 935-2513.

Dr John Porter Richards is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 1129) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1588627970.

Contact Information

	Dr John Porter Richards, DO
	4710 Chimney Dr Ste H, Charleston, WV 25302-4841
	(304) 935-2513
	(304) 935-2524

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr John Porter Richards
Gender	Male
Speciality	Family Practice
Experience	44 Years
Location	4710 Chimney Dr Ste H, Charleston, West Virginia
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Education and Training:

Dr John Porter Richards attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1980

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1588627970
Provider Enumeration Date: 04/08/2006
Last Update Date: 09/13/2023

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 3476628645
Enrollment ID: I20080822000242

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Porter Richards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1588627970	NPI	-	NPPES
110028670	Other	WV	RAILROAD MEDICARE
224826100	Other	WV	US DEPT OF LABOR
550694936	Other	WV	UNITED HEALTHCARE MAMSI
004361690	Other	WV	AETNA
0041905000	Medicaid	WV
1025208	Other	WV	WORKER'S COMPENSATION
205562	Other	WV	CARELINK COVENTRY
001721126	Other	WV	BC/BS
7152313	Other	WV	CIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207Q00000X	Family Medicine	1129 (West Virginia)	Primary
208100000X	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	1129 (West Virginia)	Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
Kindred At Home	Charleston, WV	Home health agency
Amedisys Home Health Of West Virginia	Charleston, WV	Home health agency
Mountaineer Homecare	Charleston, WV	Home health agency
Charleston Area Medical Center	Charleston, WV	Hospital
Thomas Memorial Hospital	South charleston, WV	Hospital
St Francis Hospital	Charleston, WV	Hospital

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John Porter Richards is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr John Porter Richards, DO 4710 Chimney Dr Ste H, Charleston, WV 25302-4841 Ph: (304) 935-2513	Dr John Porter Richards, DO 4710 Chimney Dr Ste H, Charleston, WV 25302-4841 Ph: (304) 935-2513

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Dr. Jeffrey V Ashley, M.D. Family Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 3200 Maccorkle Ave Se, Fifth Floor, Charleston, WV 25304 Phone: 304-388-4600 Fax: 304-388-4637
Hoda Kasem, MD Family Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 3200 Maccorkle Avenue Se,, Hospitalist Program, Charleston, WV 25301 Phone: 304-347-4620
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Dr. Emily A.p. Montgomery, M.D. Family Medicine Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 3110 Maccorkle Ave Se, Charleston, WV 25304 Phone: 304-347-1300 Fax: 304-347-1397
Dr. Gregory Jarrell, D.O. Family Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1201 Washington St E, Suite 108, Charleston, WV 25301 Phone: 304-347-4600 Fax: 304-347-4621

Dr John Porter Richards, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Charleston, WV