Nathan G Richards, M.D.
Nathan G Richards is a Surgery specialist based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nathan G Richards, M.D. runs an independent surgery specialist practice in Salt Lake City, UT. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
324 E 10th Ave Ste 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-2870
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
60
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
12
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
23
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19.4k received from industry
21 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Nathan G Richards's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of Utah School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 21, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
University of Utah School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Po Box 27128, Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128
Differs from practice location
Virtual Surgery Care With Nathan G Richards
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nathan G Richards for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salt Lake 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 Nathan G Richards
Dr. Richards is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 408-7500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nathan G Richards
Practice Location
324 E 10th Ave Ste 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-2870
Mailing Address
Po Box 27128, Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128
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