Physician Profile
Karel F. Rybnicek, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rybnicek
Based in Shelby, NC, Karel F. Rybnicek, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Karel is also listed as specializing in gastroenterology. Medicare claims data shows Karel provided 579 services to 551 patients. The services billed most often include removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope, and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (980) 487-1400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
808 N WASHINGTON ST
Shelby, NC 28150
1585 Forney Creek Pkwy Ste 2350
Denver, NC 28037
1025 Morehead Medical Dr Ste 300
Charlotte, NC 28204
923 N 2nd St Ste 204
Albemarle, NC 28001
441 McAlister Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Gout
Infectious disease
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
579 services · 551 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
120 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
102 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
86 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
55 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
42 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
32 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Tying of dilated veins of stomach and/or esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43244 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43262 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile and pancreatic duct using an endoscope | Imaging | 74330 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Shelby 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Rybnicek specialize in?
Dr. Rybnicek is an internist in Shelby, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Rybnicek located?
Dr. Rybnicek is listed at 808 N Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rybnicek's phone number?
The number on file is (980) 487-1400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rybnicek?
Dr. Rybnicek's National Provider Identifier is 1962472357. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Rybnicek go to medical school?
Dr. Rybnicek attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rybnicek have?
Dr. Rybnicek has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Rybnicek do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rybnicek performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile and pancreatic duct using an endoscope and review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Rybnicek's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rybnicek. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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