Stephanie Richards
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Stephanie Richards has been part of the Pittsburgh medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (class of 1992), she has been practicing for over 34 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.53/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1867dNPPES updated 2021-03-25 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5200 Centre Ave Suite 405, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1300
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.53/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.2%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.4 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
52
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
111
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,565
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $54k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — 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 (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$30 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Stephanie Richards's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Virtual Specialist Care With Stephanie Richards
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephanie Richards for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Pittsburgh 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 Stephanie Richards
NPI records show Dr. Richards as active with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 623-2700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
5200 Centre Ave Suite 405, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1300
Mailing Address
5200 Centre Ave Suite 405, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1300
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