James J Richards, - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in La Jolla, CA

James J Richards, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in La Jolla, California. He graduated from nursing school in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and his current practice location is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 554-8501.

James J Richards is licensed to practice in California (license number 95008509) 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 1104309418.

Contact Information

James J Richards,
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1027
(858) 554-8501
(858) 554-4643

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Provider's Profile

Full NameJames J Richards
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience7 Years
Location10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California
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 J Richards graduated from nursing school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104309418
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2018
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436497450
  • Enrollment ID: I20190215001702

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James J Richards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104309418NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner 95008509 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scripps Health92340338531362

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 J Richards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScripps Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881636108
PECOS PAC ID: 9234033853
Enrollment ID: O20031124000822

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 J 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 J Richards,
706 S Pacific St,
Oceanside, CA 92054-3911

Ph: (760) 622-0923
James J Richards,
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1027

Ph: (858) 554-8501

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in La Jolla, CA

Ms. Jumai Fathiya Dawuda, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-554-7100    
Bonnie Susan Omeara, NP
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone: 858-534-3300    
Yevheniya Khrobust, FNP
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9850 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-554-9100    
Angela R Acfalle, NP CNS
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9500 Gilman Dr, # 0039, La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone: 858-534-2918    
Jessica Merchant, DNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9834 Genesee Ave Ste 412, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-457-8600    
Dr. Nicole Lorraine Brustkern, DNP, FNP-C, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5726 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 425-269-2369    
Ms. Deedra Elizabeth Roberts, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5655 Caminito Danzarin, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 512-466-2087    

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