Kenneth Edward Richards, DC, DPT - Medicare Physical Therapist in Morganton, NC

Kenneth Edward Richards, DC, DPT is a medicare enrolled "Physical Therapist" provider in Morganton, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. He is a member of the group practice Emergeortho Pa and his current practice location is 139 Fiddlers Run Blvd, Morganton, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 437-1786.

Kenneth Edward Richards is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number P15053) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1720256308.

Contact Information

Kenneth Edward Richards, DC, DPT
139 Fiddlers Run Blvd,
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1786
(828) 438-4032

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKenneth Edward Richards
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience10 Years
Location139 Fiddlers Run Blvd, Morganton, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kenneth Edward Richards graduated from medical school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720256308
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2008
  • Last Update Date: 05/10/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678872181
  • Enrollment ID: I20160505000788

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth Edward Richards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720256308NPI-NPPES
0833COtherNCBC/BS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111NS0005XChiropractor - Sports Physician 2451 (North Carolina)Secondary
225100000XPhysical Therapist P15053 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Emergeortho Pa0749188894611

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kenneth Edward Richards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEmergeortho Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376592964
PECOS PAC ID: 0749188894
Enrollment ID: O20031229000000

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kenneth Edward Richards is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kenneth Edward Richards, DC, DPT
139 Fiddlers Run Blvd,
Morganton, NC 28655

Ph: (828) 437-1786
Kenneth Edward Richards, DC, DPT
139 Fiddlers Run Blvd,
Morganton, NC 28655

Ph: (828) 437-1786

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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