Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Richardson

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1518541861
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1601 Greene St
Columbia, SC 292084001
(803) 777-7412
Additional location
6 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 2100
Columbia, SC 292036864
(803) 434-2762
Mailing address
300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 1, 2021
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LA2100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #25499

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518541861. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,345
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$60,077
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 379 129 $102
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 268 112 $8
81003 Automated urinalysis test 182 92 $2
G0446 Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes 94 94 $21
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 87 87 $15
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 86 23 $11
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 84 84 $103
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 71 22 $72
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg 70 15 $2
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free 12 12 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in this city , average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$234
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 1 $124.26
Dexcom, Inc. 2 $41.61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $19.29
CVRx, Inc. 1 $19.04
ABBVIE INC. 1 $15.22
Noven Therapeutics, LLC 1 $14.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$234

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,346
Patients
415
Total drug cost
$14,670
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 171 51 $2,913
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 135 37 $1,086
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 122 36 $1,410
Omeprazole Generic 107 34 $1,405
Gabapentin Generic 97 28 $1,221
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 87 40 $1,181
Prednisone Generic 87 51 $215
Lisinopril Generic 83 22 $460
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 82 24 $1,289
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 71 20 $699

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melissa Richardson's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Richardson practices Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Melissa Richardson practice?
Dr. Melissa Richardson practices at 1601 Greene St, Columbia, SC 292084001. Office phone: 8037777412.
What is Dr. Melissa Richardson's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518541861, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Richardson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Richardson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.