Dr Katherine Ruth Richards, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Alton, IL

Dr Katherine Ruth Richards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Alton, Illinois. She went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc and her current practice location is 4 Memorial Dr Ste 210, Alton, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 463-5905.

Dr Katherine Ruth Richards is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036134156) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1942599808.

Contact Information

Dr Katherine Ruth Richards, MD
4 Memorial Dr Ste 210,
Alton, IL 62002-6704
(618) 463-5905
(618) 463-5935



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Katherine Ruth Richards
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience13 Years
Location4 Memorial Dr Ste 210, Alton, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Katherine Ruth Richards attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942599808
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2011
  • Last Update Date: 06/09/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204057391
  • Enrollment ID: I20181201000083

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Katherine Ruth Richards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942599808NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 036134156 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gateway Regional Home Health - Granite CityGranite city, ILHome health agency
Alton Memorial HospitalAlton, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Inc.145625687499
Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc6800784083342

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSouthern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013198712
PECOS PAC ID: 1456256874
Enrollment ID: O20031126000641

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Entity NameFairview Heights Medical Group Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679503668
PECOS PAC ID: 6800784083
Enrollment ID: O20040309000650

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Katherine Ruth Richards, MD
4 Memorial Dr Ste 210,
Alton, IL 62002-6704

Ph: (618) 463-5905
Dr Katherine Ruth Richards, MD
4 Memorial Dr Ste 210,
Alton, IL 62002-6704

Ph: (618) 463-5905

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Family Medicine Doctors in Alton, IL

Dr. Juletta Avagyan, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: 618-463-7240    Fax: 618-463-7216
Dr. Bryan Everett Steele, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4 Memorial Dr Ste 210, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: 618-463-5905    Fax: 618-463-5935
Puja Gurung, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4 Memorial Dr Ste 230, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: 618-433-6616    
Mr. William P Robinson Jr., MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 815 E 5th Street, Suite 209, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: 618-463-0561    Fax: 618-465-9281
Dr. Anne Ugabi, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: 618-463-7311    
Dr. Danny Sarwat Shehata, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: 618-463-7311    
Dr. Sisay Michael Abraham, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2 Memorial Dr Ste 220, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: 618-474-1723    

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