John E Richards, M.D.
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
John E Richards is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Longview, WA with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John E Richards, M.D. runs an independent adult medicine family medicine specialist practice in Longview, WA. He has been in practice for 52+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1106 Douglas St Ste D, Longview, WA 98632-2429
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202328.14/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-55.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.32%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington2.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
200
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
242
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,009
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $766k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$143 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 John E Richards's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Virtual Adult Medicine Care With John E Richards
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John E Richards for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Longview 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 John E Richards
Dr. Richards is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Longview, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 423-9229.
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 John E Richards
Practice Location
1106 Douglas St Ste D, Longview, WA 98632-2429
Mailing Address
1106 Douglas St Ste D, Longview, WA 98632-2429
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