Melissa Rickard, NP
NPI 1821284977 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Honesdale, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Rickard, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Honesdale, PA (NPI 1821284977).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821284977
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- VP007039B (PA)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% 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 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 120 | 25 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 95 | 13 |
| Mirtazapine | 91 | 18 |
| Clonazepam | 84 | 14 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 79 | 17 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 74 | 13 |
| Lorazepam | 49 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$289 across 11 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
- 2007-09-22
- Last updated
- 2016-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Rickard's NPI number?
- Melissa Rickard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821284977, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Rickard's specialty?
- Melissa Rickard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Rickard located?
- Melissa Rickard's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 Maple Ave Suite 2, Honesdale, PA 18431-1459.
- What is Melissa Rickard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Rickard is (570) 251-6672.
- Does Melissa Rickard accept Medicare?
- Melissa Rickard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Rickard's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Rickard's NPI (1821284977) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.