Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Merlene Richardson, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Gary, IN

  • NPI 1154081602
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 68.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3195 Grant St
Gary, IN 464081003
(219) 887-0900

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 28, 2022
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #28156319A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154081602. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
594
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$47,651
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 242 72 $95
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 164 36 $63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 57 44 $71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 38 34 $138
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 34 29 $102
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 24 20 $3
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 20 15 $72
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 15 15 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Gary Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$239
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 7 $134.14
Vanda Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $36.20
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $20.18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $18.73
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $14.97
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $14.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$239

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
864
Patients
400
Total drug cost
$11,862
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 109 43 $931
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 93 37 $863
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 79 35 $614
Ibuprofen Generic 76 37 $488
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 63 33 $1,929
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 57 38 $1,269
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 53 26 $261
Metformin Hcl Generic 50 28 $279
Furosemide Generic 48 26 $279
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 47 19 $1,061

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Merlene Richardson's medical specialty?
Dr. Merlene Richardson practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Gary, IN.
Where does Dr. Merlene Richardson practice?
Dr. Merlene Richardson practices at 3195 Grant St, Gary, IN 464081003. Office phone: 2198870900.
What is Dr. Merlene Richardson's NPI?
Dr. Merlene Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154081602, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Merlene Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Merlene Richardson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Merlene Richardson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.