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General Surgery

Winston Richards, MD

Works at hospitals in Ocala, FL · The Villages, FL · Leesburg, FL · Florida

Summary

Winston Richards, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Ocala, FL, The Villages, FL and Leesburg, FL. NPI 1598701567. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Winston Richards, 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
33Years since medical school (graduated 1993)
Pennsylvania State University College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Ocala Health Trauma LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Winston Richards work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Winston Richards at 4 hospitals: AdventHealth Ocala, Marion Communtiy Hospital, The Villages Regional Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Winston Richards see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Ocala, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Winston Richards's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Winston Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Winston 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.
What is the phone number for Winston Richards?
(352) 629-7979, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Winston Richards's NPI number?
1598701567. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Winston Richards works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Winston Richards at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Winston Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Winston Richards as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Ocala Health Trauma LLC18 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Ocala

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ocala, FL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1993
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598701567
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Sources

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