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

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

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Porter Richards
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience44 Years
Location4710 Chimney Dr Ste H, Charleston, West Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. 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.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588627970NPI-NPPES
110028670OtherWVRAILROAD MEDICARE
224826100OtherWVUS DEPT OF LABOR
550694936OtherWVUNITED HEALTHCARE MAMSI
004361690OtherWVAETNA
0041905000MedicaidWV
1025208OtherWVWORKER'S COMPENSATION
205562OtherWVCARELINK COVENTRY
001721126OtherWVBC/BS
7152313OtherWVCIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 1129 (West Virginia)Primary
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1129 (West Virginia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred At HomeCharleston, WVHome health agency
Amedisys Home Health Of West VirginiaCharleston, WVHome health agency
Charleston Area Medical CenterCharleston, WVHospital

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 AddressPractice 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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