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Active NPI 1649211475 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael H Richards , MD

Internal Medicine • Durham, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Richards, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Durham, NC. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Richards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4205 BEN FRANKLIN BLVD.

Dr. Richards is affiliated with Millennium Physician Group Of Nc, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4205 Ben Franklin Blvd

Durham, NC 277042143

Telephone 9194776900
Fax 9194775081
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Howard University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Durham, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +10.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
392 Specialists

Practicing in Durham, NC (4209 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
17.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
54.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Richards (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Durham Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
542 262 $278.14 $119.39
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
472 243 $13.96 $8.65
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
429 241 $31.07 $10.28
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
418 236 $28.30 $7.59
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)
350 212 $31.03 $13.08
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level
345 216 $20.25 $9.49
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
237 166 $34.69 $15.48
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
206 174 $53.90 $16.46
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
192 192 $282.24 $120.66
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
190 190 $40.03 $17.51
82306 Vitamin d-3 level
190 186 $56.10 $29.01
81003 Automated urinalysis test
160 138 $7.15 $2.19
85610 Blood test, clotting time
112 26 $19.20 $4.20
93793 Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin
105 24 $24.13 $10.69
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)
104 104 $43.64 $18.92
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated
86 68 $7.30 $3.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
47 37 $202.43 $85.04
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
32 31 $61.97 $30.39
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle
29 29 $133.93 $81.82
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free
21 15 $16.30 $8.84
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
18 16 $29.53 $13.26
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level
18 17 $28.93 $14.78
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total
16 14 $31.39 $16.89
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and
13 11 $121.44 $49.71
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use
13 13 $578.45 $287.84
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine
13 13 $61.66 $30.39
83550 Iron binding capacity
12 11 $20.03 $8.57
83540 Iron level
12 11 $14.14 $6.34
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level
12 11 $25.94 $13.36
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment
11 11 $358.29 $155.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-11-08
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NC 200100941

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
5903323 (NC)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc/bs Ind Prov No
141W3 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Millennium Physician Group Of Nc, Pllc

5107 Southpark Dr, Durham, NC 277138400

Phone: 9194776900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 5105, BELFAST, ME 049155100 (Tel: 9192205255)

NPI Profile Active April 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 03, 2017

Registered at 4205 BEN FRANKLIN BLVD, DURHAM, NC 277042143 (Tel: 9194776900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 03, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 60447, CHARLOTTE, NC 282600447 (Tel: 9194776900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 03, 2017

Recorded as MICHAEL RICHARDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 03, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #200100941 in NC)

NPI Profile Active May 22, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 22, 2013

Registered at 10208 CERNY ST STE 210, RALEIGH, NC 276177885 (Tel: 9194570340)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 22, 2013

Registered at 10208 CERNY ST STE 210, RALEIGH, NC 276177885 (Tel: 9194570340)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 22, 2013

Recorded as MICHAEL RICHARDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 22, 2013

Internal Medicine (License #200100941 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649211475
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 10, 2006
Last Update: November 08, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 5105

Belfast, ME 049155100

Phone: 9192205255

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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