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Hand Surgery

Paul J. Richards, MD

Works at hospitals in Cape Coral, FL · Fort Myers, FL · Florida

Summary

Paul J. Richards, MD (Hand Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Cape Coral, FL and Fort Myers, FL. NPI 1841293065. 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 Paul J. 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

Hand SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
University Of Florida College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Legacy Healthcare Services IncGroup practice (+3 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Paul J. Richards work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Paul J. Richards at 2 hospitals: Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Paul J. Richards see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Fort Myers, FL, Port Charlotte, FL and Estero, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Paul J. Richards's specialty?
Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
Does Paul J. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. 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 Paul J. Richards?
(239) 334-7000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Paul J. Richards's NPI number?
1841293065. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Paul J. Richards works

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

Group practices

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

  • Legacy Healthcare Services Inc3,223 clinicians in the group
  • Physiotherapy Associates Inc1,460 clinicians in the group
  • Cora Health Services Inc1,136 clinicians in the group
  • Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida, P.A.47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Fort Myers

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Florida College Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841293065
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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