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Dr. Karol Richards, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1639200025
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
915 Tate Blvd Se Ste 182
Hickory, NC 286024042
(828) 322-2005
fax (828) 322-2159

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 18, 2019
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2010-00392 · Missouri #2017034866
Medicaid
NC #1639200025

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639200025. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
191
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$33,426
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 93 56 $203
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 71 71 $166
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 27 13 $102

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, Inc. 1 $24.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karol Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Karol Richards practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Karol Richards practice?
Dr. Karol Richards practices at 915 Tate Blvd Se Ste 182, Hickory, NC 286024042. Office phone: 8283222005.
What is Dr. Karol Richards's NPI?
Dr. Karol Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639200025, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karol Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karol Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karol Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Critical care (HCPCS 99292). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.