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Charles Patrick Richards, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Winston Salem, NC · enumerated 2006 · practices at Orthocarolina.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Charles Patrick Richards

Credential MD

Sex Male

Practice address 180 Kimel Park Dr, Suite 110, Winston Salem, NC, 27103

Phone (336) 397-9700

Fax (336) 397-9701

Enumeration date Jul 27, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Aug 27, 2013

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 9801464 (NC) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
891173P	Medicaid	NC	-

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What specialty is Charles Richards?

Charles Richards is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Ophthalmology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-08-27.