Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Richards, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1649211475
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4205 Ben Franklin Blvd
Durham, NC 277042143
(919) 477-6900
fax (919) 477-5081
Mailing address
Po Box 5105
Belfast, ME 049155100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 8, 2022
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #200100941
Medicaid
NC #5903323

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649211475. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,787
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$138,588
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 565 247 $121
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 428 238 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 387 227 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 374 225 $8
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 279 205 $9
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 245 179 $13
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 194 194 $122
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 193 193 $17
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 184 153 $16
82306 Vitamin d-3 level 178 173 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 102 peers in Durham Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 53× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tactile Systems Technology INC 1 $15.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,079
Patients
870
Total drug cost
$126,574
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 337 93 $2,691
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 302 83 $3,778
Omeprazole Generic 289 90 $3,126
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 268 85 $5,425
Lisinopril Generic 237 68 $2,082
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 213 59 $3,002
Losartan Potassium Generic 205 56 $2,567
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 196 58 $3,474
Gabapentin Generic 194 57 $4,193
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 170 54 $588

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Richards practices Internal Medicine Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Michael Richards practice?
Dr. Michael Richards practices at 4205 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 277042143. Office phone: 9194776900.
What is Dr. Michael Richards's NPI?
Dr. Michael Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649211475, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.