Melissa Richardson
NPI 1518541861 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Richardson is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1518541861).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518541861
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25499 (SC)
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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
74 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 45 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$102 (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 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 115 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 100 | 48 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 81 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 77 | 35 |
| Furosemide | 70 | 32 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 68 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$234 across 7 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)
- 6 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 2100Columbia, SC 29203-6864Phone: (803) 434-2762
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-05-11
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
- Certified
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Richardson's NPI number?
- Melissa Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518541861, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Richardson's specialty?
- Melissa Richardson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Richardson located?
- Melissa Richardson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1601 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29208-4001.
- What is Melissa Richardson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Richardson is (803) 777-7412.
- Does Melissa Richardson accept Medicare?
- Melissa Richardson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Richardson's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Richardson's NPI (1518541861) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.