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General Surgery

Richard S. Williams, MD

Sees patients in Charlottesville, VA · Palmyra, VA · Virginia

Summary

Richard S. Williams, MD (General Surgery) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Charlottesville, VA and Palmyra, VA. NPI 1477079754. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard S. Williams, 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
47Years since medical school (graduated 1979)
Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of HealthGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Richard S. Williams see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Charlottesville, VA and Palmyra, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard S. Williams's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Richard S. Williams accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Williams 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.
What is the phone number for Richard S. Williams?
(434) 972-6219, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard S. Williams's NPI number?
1477079754. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard S. Williams is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard S. Williams as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Health15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Charlottesville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlottesville, VA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine
Graduation year1979
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477079754
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Sources

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