Meghan Richards, PA-C
NPI 1376257808 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Meghan Richards, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1376257808).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376257808
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
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
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
525 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 195 | $97 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 179 | $54 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 151 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$97 (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 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 208 | 33 |
| Alprazolam | 193 | 31 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 185 | 26 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 156 | 29 |
| Mirtazapine | 146 | 34 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 123 | 39 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 104 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$185 across 2 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 (1)
- 2554 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Ste 209Clemmons, NC 27012-8749Phone: (336) 660-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-01-10
- Last updated
- 2025-01-31
- Certified
- 2025-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meghan Richards's NPI number?
- Meghan Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376257808, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Meghan Richards's specialty?
- Meghan Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Meghan Richards located?
- Meghan Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 327 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601-6122.
- What is Meghan Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Meghan Richards is (828) 695-5900.
- Does Meghan Richards accept Medicare?
- Meghan Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Meghan Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Meghan Richards's NPI (1376257808) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.