Gideon D Richards, M.D.
Gideon D Richards is an Urology specialist based in Garden City, NY with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gideon D Richards, M.D. has been part of the Garden City medical community since 2008 in group practice. A University of Arizona College of Medicine graduate since 2007, he brings 19+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 14% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
233 7th Street Suite 203, Garden City, NY 11530
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202368.64/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-15 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.77%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
4.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
589
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
454
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,467
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $125k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$550 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Gideon D Richards's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 31, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
450 Lakeville Road Smith Institute of Urology Suite M41, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Gideon D Richards
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gideon D Richards for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Garden City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gideon D Richards
NPI records show Dr. Richards as active with telehealth listed in Garden City, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 294-7666.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gideon D Richards
Practice Location
233 7th Street Suite 203, Garden City, NY 11530
Mailing Address
450 Lakeville Road Smith Institute of Urology Suite M41, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
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