Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Richards, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1811969975
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1120 Roberts Branch Pkwy Ste 200
Columbia, SC 292039144
(803) 296-9206
Additional location
101 Business Park Blvd
Columbia, SC 292038401
(803) 296-7846
fax (803) 296-9699
Additional location
3 Richland Medical Park,, Suite 310
Columbia, SC 292038903
(803) 434-8323
fax (803) 434-8326
Mailing address
300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 10, 2025
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #543 · South Carolina #A543
Medicaid (2)
SC #0093PA · SC #QM0677

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811969975. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,736
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$94,120
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 429 398 $72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 233 233 $90
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 175 157 $37
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 150 123 $12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 118 108 $54
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 94 88 $27
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 86 84 $32
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 85 84 $37
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 72 69 $27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 60 57 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Columbia Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 103. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
191
Patients
177
Total drug cost
$1,597
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 109 109 $1,118
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 33 31 $198
Meloxicam Generic 27 20 $117
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 22 17 $163

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Richards practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Michael Richards practice?
Dr. Michael Richards practices at 1120 Roberts Branch Pkwy Ste 200, Columbia, SC 292039144. Office phone: 8032969206.
What is Dr. Michael Richards's NPI?
Dr. Michael Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811969975, 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 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.