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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

George R. Richardson Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Charleston, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. George R. Richardson Iii, MD is a rehabilitation doctor at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Phone: (843) 792-1414. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George R. Richardson Iii had 276 Original Medicare patients and 1,205 services. NPI 1417932252. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rehabilitation doctor (Medicare lists Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
  • Address: 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 · Directions
  • Phone: (843) 792‑1414
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MUSC Medical Center
  • Group practice: University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol
  • Medical school: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine · graduated 1993 (33 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George R. Richardson Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does George R. Richardson Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George R. Richardson Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does George R. Richardson Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 276 Original Medicare patients and 1,205 services for George R. Richardson Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George R. Richardson Iii's NPI number?
1417932252. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for George R. Richardson Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients276
Services billed to Medicare1,205
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)305 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)284 services
  3. Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)114 services
  4. Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level (64493)45 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)45 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Depression28%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where George R. Richardson Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George R. Richardson Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004

Practice locations

Addresses where George R. Richardson Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George R. Richardson Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol1,668 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctors in South Carolina →

Other rehabilitation doctors in Charleston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.

All rehabilitation doctors in Charleston →

Other clinicians in University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417932252
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians