Last updated:
Sep 18, 2023
Dr. Paul J. Richards
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 29 years
- Graduated from: University Of Florida College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1992
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1841293065
Dr. Paul J. Richards MD
Hand Surgeon
He is located at 14601 Hope Center Loop in Fort Myers, FL 33912. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Dislocated Shoulder, Hernia, Hip Replacement, Impingement Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841293065. Appointment can be made via the phone number (239) 334-7000. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Paul J. Richards, being an hand surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Paul J. Richards.
- ACL Tear
- Achalasia
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Boils
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Colon Cancer
- Compartment Syndrome
- Crohn's Disease
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Cyst
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Diverticulosis
- Dupuytren Contracture
- Elbow Pain
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Ganglion
- Gangrene
- Hammer Toe
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lymphedema
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Pancreatitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul J. Richards
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Paul J. Richards as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 33 plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) | PPO · Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Silver 24J01-03 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Silver 24J01-07 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Silver 24J01-19S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze (HSA) 1735 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 1449 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 2139 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 2139E ($50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 2139V ($50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 2342S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 24L01-01 (Rewards) | EPO · Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold 1535 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold 1535V ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold 1835 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold 2344S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Platinum 1451 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Platinum 1457 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Platinum 2345S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver 1443 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver 1443E ($10 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver 1443V ($10 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver 1456 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver 2343S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 83 plans from Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCare Bronze (HSA) 24K01-09 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-03 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-05 (Rewards) | POS · Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-25 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-31S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-17 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-18 (Rewards) | POS · Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-23 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-26S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K01-08 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K01-10 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K01-33S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K02-20 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K02-28S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K01-04 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K01-07 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K01-34S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K02-15 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K02-29S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K01-02 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K01-06 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K01-32S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K02-21 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K02-27S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 1601 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $25 / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2013 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $5 / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2129 ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2129E ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2129V ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2149 ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2149E ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2149V ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2219 ($75 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2286 ($75 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2312S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2322S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 26M01-23 (Rewards) | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 26M02-24 (Rewards) | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Connected Care Silver 24M03-70 ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 1605 ($0 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 2011 ($0 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 2016 ($0 Deductible / $25 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 2314S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 2325S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 24M05-74 ($0 Deductible / $25 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Platinum 2015 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Platinum 2324S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Platinum 24M05-00S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Platinum 24M05-75 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2010 (Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2010E (Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2010V (Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2237 ($60 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2237E ($60 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2237V ($60 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2313S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2323S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M02-78 ($50 PCP Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M02-78E ($50 PCP Visits / $20 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M02-78V ($50 PCP Visits / $20 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M03-70E ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M03-70V ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M06-76 ($50 PCP Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M06-76E ($50 PCP Visits / $15 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M06-76V ($50 PCP Visits / $15 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M02-03 ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M02-03E ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M02-03V ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M03-01 ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M03-01E ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M03-01V ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M06-02 ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M06-02E ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M06-02V ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M02-04 ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M02-04E ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M02-04V ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M03-02 ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / $5 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M03-02E ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / $5 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M03-02V ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / $5 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M06-03 ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M06-03E ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M06-03V ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential- ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard- | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Paul J. Richards is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Paul J. Richards is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hand Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery) .
Bills through: Orthopedic Specialists Of Sw Florida, P.a.
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Amgen | $43 |
| Endo Pharmaceuticals | $31 |
| Arthrex | $16 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $114 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1992Additional Specialities
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Surgeon
Sanctions
| Date | Description | Board |
|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2006 | Obligations Imposed | Florida Department of Health |
| 09/01/2005 | Obligations Imposed | Florida Department of Health |
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Paul J. Richards accept patients with Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)?
Yes, Dr. Paul J. Richards is listed in-network for Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Paul J. Richards have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Paul J. Richards is affiliated with Orthopedic Specialists of SW.
What conditions does Dr. Paul J. Richards treat?
Dr. Paul J. Richards provides treatment for Arthritis, Dislocated Shoulder, Hernia, Hip Replacement, Impingement Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Paul J. Richards affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Paul J. Richards is affiliated with LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Paul J. Richards?
Dr. Paul J. Richards's office is located at 14601 Hope Center Loop in Fort Myers, FL 33912.