DR. KAREN B RICHARDS DMD - PERIODONTIST
NPI 1669610440
Dentist - Periodontics in Medford, OR

Active since February 01, 2009Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2027
1601 E MCANDREWS RD, SUITE B, MEDFORD, OR 97504(541) 772-0109 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 22, 2023, Jul 12, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Karen B Richards Dmd - Periodontist NPPES

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

DR. KAREN B RICHARDS DMD - PERIODONTIST (NPI 1669610440) is an individual periodontics provider in Medford, Oregon, licensed in Utah (319408-9924) and active in the NPI registry since February 2009. She has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669610440
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN B RICHARDSCredential: DMD - PERIODONTIST
Location Address1601 E MCANDREWS RD, SUITE BMedford, OR 97504-5300
Mailing AddressPo Box 1061Santa Clara, UT 84765-1061 · (541) 772-0109
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 1, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2023
NPI 1669610440 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyDentist · PeriodonticsDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0300X
Licenses Licensed in UT · 319408-9924 Licensed in OR · D9011
Definition
That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.
Also ListedDental HygienistTaxonomy 124Q00000X · License 3194089920 (UT)
1601 E MCANDREWS RD, Medford, OR 97504

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Karen B Richards Dmd - Periodontist has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2015 through July 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97504 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
$84.82 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.20 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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.

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 Karen Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Richards is 1669610440. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 1, 2009.

Where is Karen Richards located?

Karen Richards practices at 1601 E Mcandrews Rd Suite B, Medford, OR 97504. The listed phone number is (541) 772-0109.

What is Karen Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Periodontics, with taxonomy code 1223P0300X.

Is Karen Richards enrolled in Medicare?

No. Karen Richards has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Karen Richards accept?

Health plans from Delta Dental PPO and EMI Health list Karen 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 Karen Richards was last updated on October 22, 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.