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Internal Medicine

Bruce E. Richards, MD

Sees patients in Nashville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Bruce E. Richards, MD (Internal Medicine) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Nashville, TN. NPI 1972548220. 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 Bruce E. 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

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
44Years since medical school (graduated 1982)
Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Saint Thomas Medical PartnersGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Bruce E. Richards see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Nashville, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Bruce E. Richards's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Bruce E. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bruce E. 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.
Does Bruce E. Richards offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Bruce E. Richards offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Bruce E. Richards?
(615) 284-1400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Bruce E. Richards's NPI number?
1972548220. 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 Bruce E. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Saint Thomas Medical Partners590 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Nashville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972548220
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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