Charles Patrick Richards, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Winston Salem, NC

Charles Patrick Richards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Piedmont Retina Specialists Pa and his current practice location is 180 Kimel Park Dr, Suite 110, Winston Salem, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 397-9700.

Charles Patrick Richards is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 9801464) 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 1952315962.

Contact Information

Charles Patrick Richards, MD
180 Kimel Park Dr, Suite 110,
Winston Salem, NC 27103-6976
(336) 397-9700
(336) 397-9701

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCharles Patrick Richards
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience27 Years
Location180 Kimel Park Dr, Winston Salem, 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:
  • Charles Patrick Richards attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952315962
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/27/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577503465
  • Enrollment ID: I20050510000943

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charles Patrick Richards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952315962NPI-NPPES
891173PMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 9801464 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Novant Health Medical Park HospitalWinston-salem, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Piedmont Retina Specialists Pa49817550145

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. Charles Patrick Richards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWake Forest University Health Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003803032
PECOS PAC ID: 4486564952
Enrollment ID: O20031105000436
Entity NamePiedmont Retina Specialists Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477788297
PECOS PAC ID: 4981755014
Enrollment ID: O20090630000353

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. Charles Patrick 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
Charles Patrick Richards, MD
180 Kimel Park Dr, Suite 110,
Winston Salem, NC 27103-6976

Ph: (336) 397-9700
Charles Patrick Richards, MD
180 Kimel Park Dr, Suite 110,
Winston Salem, NC 27103-6976

Ph: (336) 397-9700

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