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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
- Primary practice
-
915 Tate Blvd Se Ste 182
Hickory, NC 286024042
(828) 322-2005
fax (828) 322-2159
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inari Medical, Inc. | 1 | $24.86 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.