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Urology

Norman R. Richards, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbus, WI · Madison, WI · Dodgeville, WI · Wisconsin

Summary

Dr. Norman R. Richards, MD is a urologist at 1821 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53716. Phone: (608) 260-6000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Norman R. Richards had 374 Original Medicare patients and 3,306 services. NPI 1457395931. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Norman R. Richards, 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 Norman R. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Norman R. Richards 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 Norman R. Richards see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 374 Original Medicare patients and 3,306 services for Norman R. Richards. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Norman R. Richards's NPI number?
1457395931. 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 Norman R. Richards, 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 patients374
Services billed to Medicare3,306
Different services or procedures46
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)164 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)139 services
  3. Automated urinalysis test (81003)103 services
  4. Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)76 services
  5. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)72 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 cholesterol67%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis33%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)27%
  • Ischemic heart disease21%

Hospitals where Norman R. Richards works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Norman R. Richards 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.

  • Columbus Community HospitalColumbus, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521338
  • SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - MadisonMadison, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520083
  • Upland Hills HealthDodgeville, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521352

Practice locations

Addresses where Norman R. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Dean Health Systems Inc1,159 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Urology doctors in Wisconsin →

Other urologists in Madison

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Madison, WI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Dean Health Systems Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457395931
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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