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Physician

GAA RICHARDSON, M.D.

Gastroenterology

HICKORY, NC, 28601
NPI: 1003011578

Contact

Gastroenterology

HICKORY, NC

CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

828-326-3809

catawbavalleyhealth.org

FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

828-322-6070

fryemedctr.com

Hospital Affiliations

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Common Procedures for Gastroenterology

ColonoscopyUpper Endoscopy (EGD)Capsule EndoscopyLiver BiopsyERCPHemorrhoid BandingPolyp RemovalEsophageal DilationPEG Tube PlacementFibroScan

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
45385
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
$1,903$236$199123
45380
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
$1,785$87$73102
43239
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
$1,035$91$7249
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
$400$126$9638
43450
Dilation of esophagus
$361$38$3112
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$300$123$8836
99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
$225$76$6088
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$200$87$5939
88312
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
$155$81$6541
88313
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
$110$66$5357
88305
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
$110$32$24304

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.