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Infectious Disease

Rocco Richards, MD

Sees patients in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Rocco Richards, MD (Infectious Disease) is enrolled with Medicare at 6 practice locations in Houston, TX. NPI 1679912729. 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 Rocco 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

Infectious DiseasePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
MaleGender (as listed)
Legacy Community Health Services, IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Rocco Richards see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Houston, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Rocco Richards's specialty?
Medicare lists Infectious Disease as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Rocco Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rocco 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 Rocco Richards?
(832) 548-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Rocco Richards's NPI number?
1679912729. 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 Rocco Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rocco Richards as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Legacy Community Health Services, Inc155 clinicians in the group
  • Action Therapy Centers Limited76 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other infectious disease doctors in Houston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679912729
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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