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Gastroenterology

Karel F. Rybnicek, MD

Works at hospitals in Shelby, NC · Charlotte, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Karel F. Rybnicek, MD is a gastroenterologist at 101 E W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262. Phone: (704) 863-5401. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karel F. Rybnicek had 433 Original Medicare patients and 703 services. NPI 1962472357. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karel F. Rybnicek, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karel F. Rybnicek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karel F. Rybnicek accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Karel F. Rybnicek see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 433 Original Medicare patients and 703 services for Karel F. Rybnicek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karel F. Rybnicek's NPI number?
1962472357. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Karel F. Rybnicek, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients433
Services billed to Medicare703
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)120 services
  2. Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope (43248)102 services
  3. Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)86 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)55 services
  5. Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)42 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Depression37%
  • Chronic kidney disease37%

Hospitals where Karel F. Rybnicek works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karel F. Rybnicek at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karel F. Rybnicek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karel F. Rybnicek as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Atrium Health Specialty Network Inc254 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in North Carolina →

Other gastroenterologists in Charlotte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Atrium Health Specialty Network Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1962472357
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians