Merlene Richardson, FNP-BC
NPI 1154081602 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Gary, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merlene Richardson, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Gary, IN (NPI 1154081602).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154081602
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 28156319A (IN)
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 tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
619 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 376 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 113 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 52 | $136 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 48 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 30 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$136 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 108 | 53 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 73 | 35 |
| Metformin Hcl | 72 | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 72 | 39 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 56 | 32 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 54 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$239 across 12 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-12-26
- Last updated
- 2022-03-28
- Certified
- 2022-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merlene Richardson's NPI number?
- Merlene Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154081602, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merlene Richardson's specialty?
- Merlene Richardson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Merlene Richardson located?
- Merlene Richardson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3195 Grant St, Gary, IN 46408-1003.
- What is Merlene Richardson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merlene Richardson is (219) 887-0900.
- Does Merlene Richardson accept Medicare?
- Merlene Richardson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merlene Richardson's NPI active?
- Yes — Merlene Richardson's NPI (1154081602) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.