Heather Richardson
NPI 1558822981 · Physician Assistant · Virginia Beach, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Richardson is a Physician Assistant provider in Virginia Beach, VA (NPI 1558822981).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558822981
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0110-006779 (VA)
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
7 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
302 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 138 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 115 | $83 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 19 | $146 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 18 | $125 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 12 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $83–$146 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 68 |
| Lamotrigine | 67 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 56 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 46 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 35 |
| Alprazolam | 33 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 30 |
| Esketamine Hclbrand: Spravato | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,602 across 102 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)
- 1441 Carolyn DrVirginia Beach, VA 23451-5901Phone: (757) 754-4700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-28
- Last updated
- 2020-10-15
- Certified
- 2020-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Richardson's NPI number?
- Heather Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558822981, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Richardson's specialty?
- Heather Richardson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Richardson located?
- Heather Richardson's practice location on file with NPPES is 260 Grayson Rd Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4345.
- What is Heather Richardson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Richardson is (757) 497-3670.
- Does Heather Richardson accept Medicare?
- Heather Richardson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Richardson's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Richardson's NPI (1558822981) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.