Lydia Richards, PA
NPI 1528796091 · Physician Assistant · Saint Marys, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lydia Richards, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Saint Marys, WV (NPI 1528796091).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528796091
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- 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 tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 39 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 28 | 15 |
| Lisinopril | 25 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-08-11
- Last updated
- 2025-06-23
- Certified
- 2025-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lydia Richards's NPI number?
- Lydia Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528796091, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lydia Richards's specialty?
- Lydia Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lydia Richards located?
- Lydia Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1861 N Pleasants Hwy # 101, Saint Marys, WV 26170-8511.
- What is Lydia Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lydia Richards is (681) 612-1022.
- Does Lydia Richards accept Medicare?
- Lydia Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lydia Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Lydia Richards's NPI (1528796091) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.