Carol Richardson-Te, M.D.
NPI 1558475814 · Internal Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Richardson-Te, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1558475814).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558475814
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A89382 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
149 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 86 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 63 | $138 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $99–$138 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 363 | 111 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 337 | 96 |
| Losartan Potassium | 296 | 78 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 235 | 60 |
| Metformin Hcl | 210 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 148 | 40 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,254 across 96 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-17
- Last updated
- 2017-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Richardson-Te's NPI number?
- Carol Richardson-Te's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558475814, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Richardson-Te's specialty?
- Carol Richardson-Te is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carol Richardson-Te located?
- Carol Richardson-Te's practice location on file with NPPES is 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017-4888.
- What is Carol Richardson-Te's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Richardson-Te is (213) 977-0511.
- Does Carol Richardson-Te accept Medicare?
- Carol Richardson-Te is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Richardson-Te's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Richardson-Te's NPI (1558475814) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.