Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kenneth Richards, DC, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Sports Physician Chiropractor · Morganton, NC

  • NPI 1720256308
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
139 Fiddlers Run Blvd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1786
fax (828) 438-4032

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 10, 2016
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #P15053 · North Carolina #2451

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720256308. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,019
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$52,346
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 1,213 117 $22
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 591 67 $21
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 105 103 $97
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 71 14 $27
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care 39 14 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 454. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kenneth Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Richards practices Physical Therapist in Morganton, NC.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Richards practice?
Dr. Kenneth Richards practices at 139 Fiddlers Run Blvd, Morganton, NC 28655. Office phone: 8284371786.
What is Dr. Kenneth Richards's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720256308, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (HCPCS 97161). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.