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KAREN A RICHARDSON MD
NPI 1780789131
Emergency Medicine in Richmond, TX

Active since September 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
15002 LAKEFAIR DR STE 103, RICHMOND, TX 77406(833) 464-0798(713) 936-9982 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2026, Sep 12, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Karen A Richardson Md NPPES

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

KAREN A RICHARDSON MD (NPI 1780789131) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Richmond, Texas, licensed in Texas (K4328) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Sugar Land.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780789131
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN A RICHARDSONCredential: MD
Location Address15002 LAKEFAIR DR STE 103Richmond, TX 77406-3995
Mailing Address15002 Lakefair Dr Ste 103Richmond, TX 77406-3995 · (833) 464-0798 · Fax (713) 936-9982
Phone(833) 464-0798
Fax(713) 936-9982
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1780789131 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K4328
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Physician Nutrition SpecialistTaxonomy 207QP0002X · License KJ4328 (TX)
15002 LAKEFAIR DR STE 103, Richmond, TX 77406
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 116000 Southwest FwySugar Land, TX 77479-2673 · Phone (281) 980-4357 · Fax (281) 980-4445

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid141942602TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Karen A Richardson Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Richardson reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Oakbend Medical Group
11 mi
Family Medicine
4911 SANDHILL DR
Sugar Land, TX 77479
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366480725 (281) 238-7870
Sugarland Emergency Physicians PA
14 mi
Emergency Medicine
16000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
Sugar Land, TX 77479
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417178120 (281) 980-4357
Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC
445 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750790762 (888) 264-0330

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
43 services39 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
14 services14 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77406 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 Richardson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Richardson is 1780789131. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2006.

Where is Karen Richardson located?

Karen Richardson practices at 15002 Lakefair Dr Ste 103, Richmond, TX 77406. The listed phone number is (833) 464-0798.

What is Karen Richardson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Karen Richardson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Richardson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karen Richardson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Richardson reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Oakbend Medical Group (Sugar Land, TX), Sugarland Emergency Physicians PA (Sugar Land, TX) and Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC (Lubbock, TX). 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 Karen Richardson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Richardson was last updated on January 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.