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Summary
Dr. James Richards practices internal medicine in Carbondale, Illinois. He treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and chronic kidney disease stage 5, and performs physical therapy and strength training. He completed his residency at the University of Missouri Health System and is affiliated with Marion VA Medical Center, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Onvida Health, and Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma.
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Quick Facts
- 29 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Missouri Health System
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 29 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English | |
| Carbondale , IL | Mesquite , TX | New Lenox , IL | Herrin , IL |
| Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Patrick Richards has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Patrick Richards has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
Dr. James Patrick Richards holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Missouri Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine in 1997.
NPI Number
Dr. Richards' NPI number is 1275635989.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. James Richards affiliated with?
- Dr. James Richards is affiliated with Marion Va Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, Onvida Health, and Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma.
- Does Dr. James Richards accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Richards accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. James Richards accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. James Richards has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Is Dr. James Richards accepting new patients?
- Dr. James Richards has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. James Richards's office located?
- Dr. James Richards's office is located at 405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL, 62901.
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