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
- Primary practice
-
3195 Grant St
Gary, IN 464081003
(219) 887-0900
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.