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

Dr. David Forrest Richards, PHD, BCBA, LP

Individual provider Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist · NPI 1720016785

Dr. David Forrest Richards, PHD, BCBA, LP is a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist in Valdese, North Carolina. Practices as a sole proprietor. Licensed in North Carolina.

Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.
BCBA — Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Designs and supervises applied behaviour analysis programmes, often for autism.

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Practice location Address checks out

111 Cottian Ln NW
Valdese, NC 28690-2160
Phone: (828) 874-1515
Fax: (828) 874-1515
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Clinical Psychologist (primary) Taxonomy 103TC0700X · Licence 3237 (NC)
Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist Taxonomy 103TB0200X · Licence 3237 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1720016785
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials PHD , BCBA , LP
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJune 29, 2006
Last updated in NPPESAugust 12, 2014
Mailing address111 Cottian Ln Nw, Valdese, NC 28690-2160