Summary

Dr. Michael Richards is a board-certified internal medicine physician with nearly three decades of medical practice. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and has dedicated 29 years to caring for patients. Dr. Richards speaks English and brings extensive experience in comprehensive adult healthcare.

Dr. Richards practices throughout Durham, North Carolina, with affiliations at Duke Regional Hospital and multiple Duke Medicine locations. He specializes in treating joint pain, knee problems, and sleep apnea. His practice includes coordinating physical therapy treatments and providing breast cancer screenings for his patients. Patients have given Dr. Richards an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to quality care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 29 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Howard University College Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Henry Richards has 6 locations

Millenium Physician Group Durham Internal Medicine

4205 Ben Franklin BlvdDurham, NC 27704
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Novant Health Durham Internal Medicine Associates Southpoint

5107 Southpark Dr Ste 104Durham, NC 27713
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Duke University Hospital

2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705

Duke Regional Hospital

3643 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704

Duke Medicine Pavilion

10 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710

Select Specialty Hospital Durham

3643 N Roxboro St Fl 6Durham, NC 27704

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicinePediatrics
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4.7 
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29 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Durham , NCDurham , NCLyons , CODurham , NC
Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Henry Richards

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Avesis
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Henry Richards has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Howard University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. Michael Richards accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Richards affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Richards is affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital.

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