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Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD

(35 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

900 Scott and White Drive
College Station, TX 77845

(979) 207-7400

Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD is a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station.

Office Locations

900 Scott and White Drive
College Station, TX 77845

(979) 207-7400

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD performed more colonoscopy, preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopy

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	44
diagnostic procedures	188
doctor visit	264
esophageal dilation	26
gastrointestinal procedures	304
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	304
preventive care	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	188

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	41
diagnostic procedures	193
doctor visit	179
esophageal dilation	23
gastrointestinal procedures	315
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
minimally invasive procedures	315
preventive care	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	193

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	26
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	234
doctor visit	193
esophageal dilation	33
gastrointestinal procedures	410
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	410
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	234

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	24
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	245
doctor visit	196
esophageal dilation	47
gastrointestinal procedures	432
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	432
preventive care	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	245

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	500
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	56
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	369
doctor visit	115
esophageal dilation	47
gastrointestinal procedures	536
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	536
preventive care	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	369

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	27
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	375
doctor visit	131
esophageal dilation	59
gastrointestinal procedures	563
hospital care	16
injections	14
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	563
preventive care	97
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	375

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	29
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	394
doctor visit	125
esophageal dilation	68
gastrointestinal procedures	571
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	571
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	394

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	62
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	37
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	506
doctor visit	92
esophageal dilation	76
gastrointestinal procedures	649
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	649
preventive care	67
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	506

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	27
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	300
doctor visit	49
esophageal dilation	53
gastrointestinal procedures	490
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	490
preventive care	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	300

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	33
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	353
doctor visit	81
esophageal dilation	70
gastrointestinal procedures	542
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	542
preventive care	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	353

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	49
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	25
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	353
doctor visit	86
esophageal dilation	46
gastrointestinal procedures	541
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	541
preventive care	110
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	353

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	24
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in College Station, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

blood draw	42
diagnostic procedures	319
doctor visit	137
esophageal dilation	49
gastrointestinal procedures	486
hospital care	39
injections	14
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	486
preventive care	89
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	319

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Female	253
Male	209

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	369
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	28
75 to 84	129
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	266

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, AARP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, Three Rivers, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, Railroad Medicare, TRICARE Prime, Guardian, TRICARE Extra, Aetna QPOS, United Healthcare Navigate, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, Medicaid, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, HealthSmart, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Aetna HMO, Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, BlueBell Creameries-Employee Benefit Plan, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, American Health Advantage of Texas-American Health Advantage of Texas HMO I-SNP, Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Independent Medical Systems-IMS Network, Aetna-Open Access Select, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Choice POS II

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

AARP

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

Three Rivers

United Healthcare Choice Plus

Blue Choice

United Healthcare Choice

Railroad Medicare

TRICARE Prime

Guardian

TRICARE Extra

Aetna QPOS

United Healthcare Navigate

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Managed Choice

Medicaid

TRICARE

Blue California

Aetna Select

HealthSmart

Employers Health Network

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Aetna HMO

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

BlueBell Creameries-Employee Benefit Plan

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

American Health Advantage of Texas-American Health Advantage of Texas HMO I-SNP

Medicare-Traditional Medicare

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Independent Medical Systems-IMS Network

Aetna-Open Access Select

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 35 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Mark Richards, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in College Station, TX.

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Biography

Dr. Robert Richards' area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. He is rated highly by his patients. He is affiliated with Scott & White Clinic. Dr. Richards most likely takes United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers.