Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Catawba Valley Medical Center
810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
Hickory, NC 

Overview

Christopher Richards is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina.

Dr. Richards is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine

Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Hospital Affiliations

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Neighborhood
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Catawba Valley Medical Center
810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Richards

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Richards?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Richards by calling their office at 828-326-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher Richards a top-rated expert for Bronchiectasis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Richards is classified as an Advanced expert for Bronchiectasis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher Richards specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher Richards is a Emergency Medicine, they have specific expertise in Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, and Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Emergency Medicine.

Does Dr. Christopher Richards participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher Richards has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bronchiectasis. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Richards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher Richards accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-326-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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