Quick answers
- Does Tamra L. Richardson-Colby accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tamra L. Richardson-Colby 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 Tamra L. Richardson-Colby see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 503 Original Medicare patients and 2,228 services for Tamra L. Richardson-Colby. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tamra L. Richardson-Colby's NPI number?
- 1518936897. 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 Tamra L. Richardson-Colby, 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 patients | 503 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,228 |
| Different services or procedures | 115 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)274 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)157 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)156 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)153 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)131 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis50%
- Depression26%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Anxiety24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tamra L. Richardson-Colby is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5950 University Ave, Suite 105West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 875‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tamra L. Richardson-Colby as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Iowa Clinic PC310 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in West Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Iowa Clinic PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518936897 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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