Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Meghan Richards, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1376257808
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
327 1St Ave Nw
Hickory, NC 286016122
(828) 695-5900
fax (828) 695-4256
Additional location
2554 Lewisville Clemmons RD Ste 209
Clemmons, NC 270128749
(336) 660-6000
Mailing address
2554 Lewisville Clemmons RD Ste 209
Clemmons, NC 270128749

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2023 — 3 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 31, 2025
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376257808. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
111
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$8,567
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 56 33 $55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 55 32 $100

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Hickory Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 154. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$185
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 2 $185.05

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$185

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,268
Patients
300
Total drug cost
$17,519
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clonazepam Generic 128 23 $809
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 128 26 $973
Mirtazapine Generic 116 29 $3,308
Alprazolam Generic 111 26 $518
Trazodone Hcl Generic 99 30 $869
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 88 24 $1,886
Lamotrigine Generic 86 22 $697
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 85 21 $2,356
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 79 22 $1,204
Venlafaxine Hcl ER (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 71 18 $1,275

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Meghan Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Meghan Richards practices Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Meghan Richards practice?
Dr. Meghan Richards practices at 327 1St Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 286016122. Office phone: 8286955900.
What is Dr. Meghan Richards's NPI?
Dr. Meghan Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376257808, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Meghan Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Meghan Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Meghan Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.