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MR. MICHAEL E RICHARD JR. CRNA
NPI 1437139995
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hickory, NC

Active since January 20, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
415 N CENTER ST, STE 201, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 327-8105(828) 327-4245 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mr. Michael E Richard Jr. Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MR. MICHAEL E RICHARD JR. CRNA (NPI 1437139995) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (176702) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437139995
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. MICHAEL E RICHARD JR.Credential: CRNA
Location Address415 N CENTER ST, STE 201Hickory, NC 28601-5036
Mailing Address415 N Center St, Ste 201Hickory, NC 28601-5036 · (828) 327-8105 · Fax (828) 327-4245
Phone(828) 327-8105
Fax(828) 327-4245
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 29, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1437139995 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 176702
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
415 N CENTER ST, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8051473NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Michael E Richard Jr. Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID547310542
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090612000538

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Richard reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Western Carolina Sedation Associates, LLC
Same address
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326669508 (828) 328-3300
Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc.
0.3 mi
Internal Medicine
701 1ST ST NW STE C
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 313 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801688445 (828) 757-5100
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
19 mi
Neurology
441 MCALISTER ROAD, SUITE 1100B
Lincolnton, NC 28092
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588978290 (980) 212-6250
East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PLLC
221 mi
Anesthesiology
2100 STANTONSBURG RD
Greenville, NC 27834
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,097 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205996519 (252) 847-4100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
112 services112 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
42 services42 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
31 services30 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320
Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340116
Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. GAA ODETTA RICHARDSON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 300
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 328-3300
BAKER HENSON DO
Surgery
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 102
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-9178
MR. DONALD E LOWE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
415 N CENTER ST, STE 201
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105
DR. DONALD HUGH BROWN II MD
Anesthesiology
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 201
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105
ALLEN ORLIN SMITH M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 202
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-9869
KATHERINE D DELLINGER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 201
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105
DR. JOHN HARVEY MEIER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 300
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 328-3300
ROBERT A HARTMAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
415 N CENTER ST, STE 201
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Richard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Richard is 1437139995. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2006.

Where is Michael Richard located?

Michael Richard practices at 415 N Center St Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 327-8105.

What is Michael Richard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Michael Richard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Richard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Richard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Richard reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Western Carolina Sedation Associates, LLC (Hickory, NC), Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Hickory, NC), The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (Lincolnton, NC) and East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PLLC (Greenville, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Richard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Richard accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Michael Richard as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Michael Richard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Richard is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Richard was last updated on December 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.