Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Gaa Richardson, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Gastroenterology Physician · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1003011578
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
415 N Center St, Suite 300
Hickory, NC 286015057
(828) 328-3300
fax (828) 328-9101
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 27, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2008-00566 · Missouri #2004024412
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003011578. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
889
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$78,965
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 304 | 125 | $32 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 123 | 120 | $236 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 102 | 101 | $87 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 88 | 53 | $76 | |
88313 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | 57 | 30 | $66 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 49 | 47 | $91 | |
88312 |
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | 41 | 27 | $81 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 39 | 37 | $87 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 38 | 38 | $126 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 36 | 30 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Hickory Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $18.64 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,287
Patients
634
Total drug cost
$82,409
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) | Brand | 355 | 336 | $7,923 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 252 | 80 | $3,477 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 225 | 74 | $3,041 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 72 | 29 | $845 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 51 | 21 | $1,920 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 51 | 14 | $41,222 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Generic | 44 | 0 | $302 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 36 | 19 | $768 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 36 | 36 | $2,942 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 32 | 0 | $1,357 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gaa Richardson's medical specialty?
Dr. Gaa Richardson practices Gastroenterology Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Gaa Richardson practice?
Dr. Gaa Richardson practices at 415 N Center St, Hickory, NC 286015057. Office phone: 8283283300.
What is Dr. Gaa Richardson's NPI?
Dr. Gaa Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003011578, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gaa Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gaa Richardson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gaa Richardson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.