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 .
- Primary practice
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327 1St Ave Nw
Hickory, NC 286016122
(828) 695-5900
fax (828) 695-4256 - Additional location
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2554 Lewisville Clemmons RD Ste 209
Clemmons, NC 270128749
(336) 660-6000 - Mailing address
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2554 Lewisville Clemmons RD Ste 209
Clemmons, NC 270128749
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$185
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $185.05 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.