William Douglas Richards, DO - Medicare Otolaryngology in Alexandria, MN

William Douglas Richards, DO is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Alexandria, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Douglas County Hospital and his current practice location is 111 17th Ave E Ste 1, Alexandria, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (320) 759-4326.

William Douglas Richards is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 57881) 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 1477782738.

Contact Information

William Douglas Richards, DO
111 17th Ave E Ste 1,
Alexandria, MN 56308-0057
(320) 759-4326
(320) 759-4327

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam Douglas Richards
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience15 Years
Location111 17th Ave E Ste 1, Alexandria, Minnesota
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:
  • William Douglas Richards graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477782738
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2009
  • Last Update Date: 10/21/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214154194
  • Enrollment ID: I20140818000679

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William Douglas Richards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477782738NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery 57881 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alomere HealthAlexandria, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Douglas County Hospital064817141396

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. William Douglas Richards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDouglas County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164424305
PECOS PAC ID: 0648171413
Enrollment ID: O20040115000387

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. William Douglas 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
William Douglas Richards, DO
111 17th Ave E Ste 1,
Alexandria, MN 56308-0057

Ph: (320) 759-4326
William Douglas Richards, DO
111 17th Ave E Ste 1,
Alexandria, MN 56308-0057

Ph: (320) 759-4326

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