Melissa Richards, FNP
NPI 1740893650 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Westminster, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Richards, FNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Westminster, MD (NPI 1740893650).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740893650
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R192359 (MD)
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
131 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 64 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 44 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $80 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $5–$111 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 669 | 188 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 220 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 207 | 74 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 188 | 46 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 151 | 49 |
| Pregabalin | 120 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$48 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)
- 1425 Liberty RdEldersburg, MD 21784-6420Phone: (443) 934-0832
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-08-29
- Last updated
- 2024-12-19
- Certified
- 2024-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Richards's NPI number?
- Melissa Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740893650, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Richards's specialty?
- Melissa Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Richards located?
- Melissa Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 844 Washington Rd Ste 207, Westminster, MD 21157-6664.
- What is Melissa Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Richards is (410) 751-7246.
- Does Melissa Richards accept Medicare?
- Melissa Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Richards's NPI (1740893650) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.