MICHAEL K. RICHARDS MD – NPI #1699741652
Pediatrics

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pediatrics

MICHAEL RICHARDS is a physician located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699741652 to MICHAEL RICHARDS on February 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208000000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics.

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 11, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL RICHARDS below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL K. RICHARDS

NPI Number
1699741652
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL K. RICHARDS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH
CHILDRENS SPECIALTY CLINIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY MPLS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Phone: (612) 813-5940 Fax: (612) 813-6325
Mailing address
2910 CENTRE POINTE DRIVE
35 121A CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
Phone: (651) 855-2109 Fax: (651) 855-2310
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208000000X
- Pediatrics (Primary)		 MN 45835
2080P0207X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Hematology-Oncology		 MN 45835

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1997
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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