James E Richards, MPT - Medicare Physical Therapist in Old Forge, PA

James E Richards, MPT is a medicare enrolled "Physical Therapist" provider in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. He is a member of the group practice Physical Therapy Associates Of North East Pennsylvania Inc and his current practice location is 501 S Main St, Old Forge, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 457-4099.

James E Richards is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number PT012798L) 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 1609806991.

Contact Information

James E Richards, MPT
501 S Main St,
Old Forge, PA 18518-1541
(570) 457-4099
(570) 457-7205

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJames E Richards
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience25 Years
Location501 S Main St, Old Forge, Pennsylvania
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:
  • James E Richards graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609806991
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/25/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890854814
  • Enrollment ID: I20081106000025

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James E Richards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609806991NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225100000XPhysical Therapist PT012798L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Physical Therapy Associates Of North East Pennsylvania Inc39715831056

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. James E Richards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePhysical Therapy Associates Of North East Pennsylvania Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Physical/occupational Therapy Group In Private Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326054750
PECOS PAC ID: 3971583105
Enrollment ID: O20040720001373

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. James E 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
James E Richards, MPT
501 S Main St,
Old Forge, PA 18518-1541

Ph: (570) 457-4099
James E Richards, MPT
501 S Main St,
Old Forge, PA 18518-1541

Ph: (570) 457-4099

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