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Physician Assistant

Cara L. Richards

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Cara L. Richards (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Boston, MA. NPI 1003163965. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cara L. Richards, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
14Years since medical school (graduated 2012)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Cara L. Richards work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Cara L. Richards at 1 hospital: Brigham and Women's Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Cara L. Richards see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Boston, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Cara L. Richards's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Cara L. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cara L. Richards accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Cara L. Richards offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Cara L. Richards offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Cara L. Richards?
(617) 732-5500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Cara L. Richards's NPI number?
1003163965. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Cara L. Richards works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cara L. Richards at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Cara L. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cara L. Richards as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization Inc2,994 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Boston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

Graduation year2012
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003163965
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians