Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John S. Richards work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John S. Richards at 2 hospitals: Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System and UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does John S. Richards see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Pittsburgh, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John S. Richards's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Rheumatology.
- Does John S. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John S. 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 John S. Richards offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says John S. Richards offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is John S. Richards's NPI number?
- 1396846150. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where John S. Richards works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John S. Richards at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390114
- UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390164
Practice locations
Addresses where John S. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213
- 300 Halket StPittsburgh, PA 15213
- 3471 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John S. Richards as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Rheumatologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396846150 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians