2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1285628974 MD
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STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD

General Practice Physician in VANCOUVER, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 275 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$391.66
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VANCOUVER, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 275 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $391.66 across 14 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD filed 2,887 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VANCOUVER, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/08/2005

NPI 1285628974

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,887 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Washington

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

General Practice Physician share within Washington

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in VANCOUVER, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1285628974. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 222 NE PARK PLAZA DR STE 100, VANCOUVER, WA, 98684, with a listed phone of (360) 254-8025. NPI 1285628974 was issued on 09/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICHARDS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,887 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 275 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $267K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

222 NE PARK PLAZA DR STE 100
VANCOUVER, WA 98684

Provider Details

NPI 1285628974
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/08/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$392

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD. To verify STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,887 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,887
Total Claims
$267K
Total Drug Cost
275
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,551
Total Day Supply
192,237
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$223K
Generic Drug Cost
$44K
Opioid Claims
46 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
209
Levothyroxine Sodium
172
Losartan Potassium
152
Amlodipine Besylate
144
Metoprolol Succinate
103
Lisinopril
79
Metformin Hcl
72
Gabapentin
71
Simvastatin
71
Tamsulosin Hcl
58

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

General Practice Physician Overview

How STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD's 2,887 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RICHARDS.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD's specialty?
STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in VANCOUVER, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD wrote 2,887 Medicare Part D claims totaling $267K in drug costs for 275 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD located?
STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD is located at 222 NE PARK PLAZA DR STE 100, VANCOUVER, WA, 98684. Phone: (360) 254-8025.
What is STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD's NPI number?
STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285628974, issued on 09/08/2005.
Does STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $223K in brand drug costs.
Does STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,887 Part D claims and 275 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD's credentials?
STEPHANIE RICHARDS, MD's NPI is 1285628974 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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