ALLYSON RICHARDS DMD
NPI 1477473494
Dentist - General Practice in Newland, NC

Active since July 20, 2026PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
504 PINEOLA ST, NEWLAND, NC 28657(828) 742-1018(828) 742-1024 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2026, Jul 20, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Allyson Richards Dmd NPPES

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

ALLYSON RICHARDS DMD (NPI 1477473494) is an individual general practice provider in Newland, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (14879) and active in the NPI registry since July 2026. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Dentistry (2026).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477473494
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameALLYSON RICHARDSCredential: DMD
Location Address504 PINEOLA STNewland, NC 28657-7604
Mailing AddressPo Box 1490Boone, NC 28607-0682 · (828) 262-3886 · Fax (828) 265-4816
Fax(828) 742-1024
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of DentistryGraduated 2026
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2026
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1477473494 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 14879
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
504 PINEOLA ST, Newland, NC 28657

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1500 E Parker Rd Ste 200Morganton, NC 28655-5113 · Phone (828) 608-9062 · Fax (828) 742-1024
Location 2108 Doctors DrBoone, NC 28607-5000 · Phone (828) 262-4651 · Fax (828) 386-1773

Accepted 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

Allyson Richards Dmd 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 ID6406314558
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260819000187
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Allyson Richards reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
436 HOSPITAL DR STE 105
Newland, NC 28657
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28657 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 4

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

Dentist (General Practice)
504 PINEOLA ST
NEWLAND, NC 28657
Dentist (Periodontics)
504 PINEOLA ST
NEWLAND, NC 28657
Dentist
504 PINEOLA ST
NEWLAND, NC 28657
Dentist
504 PINEOLA ST
NEWLAND, NC 28657

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 Allyson Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Allyson Richards is 1477473494. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2026.

Where is Allyson Richards located?

Allyson Richards practices at 504 Pineola St, Newland, NC 28657. The listed phone number is (828) 742-1018.

What is Allyson Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Allyson Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Allyson Richards 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 organization bills Medicare for Allyson Richards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Allyson Richards reassigns Medicare benefits to High Country Community Health (Newland, NC). The 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 Allyson Richards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Allyson Richards accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 4 other insurers list Allyson Richards 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Allyson Richards was last updated on August 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.