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Gastroenterology

Robert D. Richards Jr., MD

Sees patients in Lynchburg, VA · Virginia

Summary

Robert D. Richards Jr., MD (Gastroenterology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Lynchburg, VA. NPI 1821063884. 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 Robert D. Richards Jr., 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

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
41Years since medical school (graduated 1985)
Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Gastroenterology Assoc of Central Virginia Inc.Group practice

Quick answers

Where does Robert D. Richards Jr. see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Lynchburg, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Robert D. Richards Jr.'s specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Robert D. Richards Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert D. Richards Jr. 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 Robert D. Richards Jr.'s NPI number?
1821063884. 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 Robert D. Richards Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 121 Nationwide Dr, Suite ALynchburg, VA 24502

Group practices

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

  • Gastroenterology Assoc of Central Virginia Inc.22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Lynchburg

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821063884
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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