Melinda Richards, FNP
NPI 1114084241 · Nurse Practitioner · Yazoo City, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Richards, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Yazoo City, MS (NPI 1114084241).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114084241
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R701246 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 371 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 285 | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 257 | 50 |
| Omeprazole | 248 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 166 | 34 |
| Potassium Chloride | 151 | 42 |
| Gabapentin | 137 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1825 Dr Martin Luther King Jr DrYazoo City, MS 39194-2690Phone: (662) 746-1514Fax: (601) 859-8771
- 1825 Dr Martin Luther King Jr DrYazoo City, MS 39194-2690Phone: (662) 746-1514Fax: (601) 859-8771
- 307 E Fifteenth StYazoo City, MS 39194-2631Phone: (662) 746-2113Fax: (662) 746-2115
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-01
- Last updated
- 2021-08-05
- Certified
- 2021-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Richards's NPI number?
- Melinda Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114084241, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Richards's specialty?
- Melinda Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Richards located?
- Melinda Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 823 Grand Ave, Yazoo City, MS 39194-3233.
- What is Melinda Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Richards is (662) 751-8289.
- Does Melinda Richards accept Medicare?
- Melinda Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Richards's NPI (1114084241) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.