2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1538168489 MD
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STEVEN RICHARDS, MD

Urology Physician in MONROE, New Jersey. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 833 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: STEVEN RICHARDS, MD is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MONROE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 833 beneficiaries .

What stands out: STEVEN RICHARDS, MD filed 3,953 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MONROE, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEVEN RICHARDS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

STEVEN RICHARDS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2005

NPI 1538168489

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,953 209% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Urology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology 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).

STEVEN RICHARDS, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in MONROE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1538168489. 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.

STEVEN RICHARDS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 312 APPLEGARTH RD STE 209, MONROE, NJ, 08831, with a listed phone of (732) 651-2058. NPI 1538168489 was issued on 07/21/2005. 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 3,953 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 833 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $672K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

312 APPLEGARTH RD STE 209
MONROE, NJ 08831

Provider Details

NPI 1538168489
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN RICHARDS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,953
Total Claims
$672K
Total Drug Cost
833
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,411
Total Day Supply
275,729
Generic Drug Cost
$129K
Opioid Claims
17 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
222

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
15% female / 85% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 301, 75-84: 356, 85+: 156

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
1,007
Doxazosin Mesylate
686
Finasteride
635
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
306
Silodosin
202
Solifenacin Succinate
189
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
134
Gemtesa
Vibegron
117
Dutasteride
80
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
58

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

Urology Physician Overview

How STEVEN RICHARDS, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN RICHARDS, MD's 3,953 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN RICHARDS, MD's specialty?
STEVEN RICHARDS, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in MONROE, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEVEN RICHARDS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN RICHARDS, MD wrote 3,953 Medicare Part D claims totaling $672K in drug costs for 833 beneficiaries.
Where is STEVEN RICHARDS, MD located?
STEVEN RICHARDS, MD is located at 312 APPLEGARTH RD STE 209, MONROE, NJ, 08831. Phone: (732) 651-2058.
What is STEVEN RICHARDS, MD's NPI number?
STEVEN RICHARDS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538168489, issued on 07/21/2005.
Does STEVEN RICHARDS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEVEN RICHARDS, MD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN RICHARDS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN RICHARDS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Doxazosin Mesylate, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN RICHARDS, MD accept Medicare?
STEVEN RICHARDS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,953 Part D claims and 833 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN RICHARDS, MD's credentials?
STEVEN RICHARDS, MD's NPI is 1538168489 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.

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

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