RICHARD ORLOWSKI MD – NPI #1427053461
Internal Medicine

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICHARD ORLOWSKI is a physician located in HICKORY, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427053461 to RICHARD ORLOWSKI on June 16, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0003X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 28, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD ORLOWSKI below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD ORLOWSKI

NPI Number
1427053461
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD ORLOWSKI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2406 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC 28602-4031
Phone: (828) 324-9550 Fax: (828) 324-4154
Mailing address
PO BOX 3710
HICKORY, NC 28603-3710
Phone: (828) 324-9550 Fax: (828) 324-4154
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 28, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD ORLOWSKI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBLUE CROSSNC64237
medicaidNC8964237
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RH0003X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology (Primary)		 NC 26336

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1978
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD ORLOWSKI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC
      2201 S STERLING ST
      MORGANTON, NC 28655
    • CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      321 MULBERRY ST SW
      LENOIR, NC 28645
    • CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
      HICKORY, NC 28602
    • FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      420 N CENTER ST
      HICKORY, NC 28601
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES
      1985 TATE BLVD SE
      HICKORY, NC 28602
  • HOSPICE
    • AMOREM
      902 KIRKWOOD STREET, NW
      LENOIR, NC 28645
    • CAROLINA CARING INC
      3975 ROBINSON ROAD
      NEWTON, NC 28658

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