Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Christopher Richards, DO

Individual provider Internal Medicine Physician · NPI 1346999299

Christopher Richards, DO is an Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2022, 4 years ago. Practices with Catawba Valley Medical Center, a 105-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
4
Trained at
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2022
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.

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Practice location Address checks out

810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602-9617
Phone: (828) 326-3000
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Specialties & licences

Internal Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207R00000X · Licence 2024-03590 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1346999299
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 19, 2022
Last updated in NPPESJuly 11, 2025
Certification dateJuly 11, 2025
Mailing address810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602-9617

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolWEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Graduated 2022 (4 years in practice)
Group practice Catawba Valley Medical Center — 105 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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