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 .
- Primary practice
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1120 Roberts Branch Pkwy Ste 200
Columbia, SC 292039144
(803) 296-9206 - Additional location
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101 Business Park Blvd
Columbia, SC 292038401
(803) 296-7846
fax (803) 296-9699 - Additional location
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3 Richland Medical Park,, Suite 310
Columbia, SC 292038903
(803) 434-8323
fax (803) 434-8326 - Mailing address
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300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.