Dr Gaa Odetta Richardson, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Hickory, NC

Dr Gaa Odetta Richardson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Hickory, North Carolina. She went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. She is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Associates Pa and her current practice location is 415 N Center St, Suite 300, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 328-3300.

Dr Gaa Odetta Richardson is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2008-00566) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1003011578.

Contact Information

Dr Gaa Odetta Richardson, MD
415 N Center St, Suite 300,
Hickory, NC 28601-5057
(828) 328-3300
(828) 328-9101



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gaa Odetta Richardson
GenderFemale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience22 Years
Location415 N Center St, Hickory, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gaa Odetta Richardson attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003011578
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/27/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355413253
  • Enrollment ID: I20080710000078

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gaa Odetta Richardson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003011578NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 2004024412 (Missouri)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 2008-00566 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital
Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Associates Pa034534278816

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Entity NameGastroenterology Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750346748
PECOS PAC ID: 0345342788
Enrollment ID: O20080620000083

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gaa Odetta Richardson, MD
415 N Center St, Ste. 300,
Hickory, NC 28601-5057

Ph: (828) 328-3300
Dr Gaa Odetta Richardson, MD
415 N Center St, Suite 300,
Hickory, NC 28601-5057

Ph: (828) 328-3300

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Hickory, NC

Binita Dahal,
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-315-3360    
Dr. Colin Patrick Curran, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2406 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 283-249-5508    Fax: 828-324-4154
Dr. Lawrence Stroud Carter Jr., M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 21 18th Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-267-2246    Fax: 828-267-1623
Oana Cristina Badescu, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1899 Tate Blvd Se Ste 2101, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-327-7788    Fax: 828-327-0112
Dr. Aaron Wade Barton, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 311 9th Avenue Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-322-7338    
Dr. Graham Philip Mcrary, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-324-2800    Fax: 828-294-9160

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