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Anesthesiology

William C. Richards, MD

Works at hospitals in West Columbia, SC · South Carolina

Summary

William C. Richards, MD (Anesthesiology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in West Columbia, SC. NPI 1639308034. 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 William C. 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

AnesthesiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
University Of South Carolina School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Lexington Health IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does William C. Richards work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists William C. Richards at 1 hospital: Lexington Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does William C. Richards see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in West Columbia, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is William C. Richards's specialty?
Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
Does William C. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William C. 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 William C. Richards?
(803) 791-2575, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is William C. Richards's NPI number?
1639308034. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where William C. Richards works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William C. 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 William C. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Lexington Health Inc904 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in West Columbia

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639308034
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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