Christopher Richards, DO
NPI 1346999299 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Richards, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1346999299).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346999299
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2024-03590 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 18 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-03-19
- Last updated
- 2025-07-11
- Certified
- 2025-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Richards's NPI number?
- Christopher Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346999299, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Richards's specialty?
- Christopher Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Richards located?
- Christopher Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602-9617.
- What is Christopher Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Richards is (828) 326-3000.
- Does Christopher Richards accept Medicare?
- Christopher Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Richards's NPI (1346999299) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.