Melvin Richardson, MD
NPI 1336158484 · Family Medicine Physician · Gary, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Richardson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gary, IN (NPI 1336158484).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336158484
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01055493A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 72 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 184 | 62 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 132 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 82 | 28 |
| Metformin Hcl | 59 | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 56 | 15 |
| Ibuprofen | 55 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-07
- Last updated
- 2016-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Richardson's NPI number?
- Melvin Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336158484, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Richardson's specialty?
- Melvin Richardson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melvin Richardson located?
- Melvin Richardson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1021 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402-1703.
- What is Melvin Richardson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Richardson is (219) 880-1190.
- Does Melvin Richardson accept Medicare?
- Melvin Richardson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Richardson's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Richardson's NPI (1336158484) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.