VANESSA RICHARDSON
NPI 1003351453
Counselor - Mental Health in Fort Pierce, FL

Active since December 21, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
PO BOX 13481, FORT PIERCE, FL 34979(561) 352-0877 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2024, May 2, 2024, Dec 21, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vanessa Richardson NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VANESSA RICHARDSON (NPI 1003351453) is an individual mental health provider in Fort Pierce, Florida, licensed in Florida (SW20800) and active in the NPI registry since December 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003351453
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameVANESSA RICHARDSON
Location AddressPO BOX 13481Fort Pierce, FL 34979-3481
Mailing AddressPo Box 13481Fort Pierce, FL 34979-3481 · (561) 352-0877
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1003351453 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in FL · SW20800
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X · License SW20800 (FL)
PO BOX 13481, Fort Pierce, FL 34979

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13200 SW 34th Ave Ste 701Ocala, FL 34474-8443 · Phone (772) 492-6394
Location 2725 N 12th Ave Bldg BArcadia, FL 34266-8752 · Phone (941) 776-4000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vanessa Richardson is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID143693911
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230224001766, I20250829004509
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Vanessa Richardson reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
11120 S CROWN WAY STE 1
Wellington, FL 33414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 194 clinicians in this Medicare group
Adult Mental Health
3356 LAUREL OAK ST
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
12271 US HIGHWAY 301 N
Parrish, FL 34219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 709 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
3200 SW 34TH AVE STE 701
Ocala, FL 34474
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 369 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family
980 W 17TH ST STE C
Santa Ana, CA 92706
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
634 services113 patients
Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
184 services20 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
39 services39 patients

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vanessa Richardson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanessa Richardson is 1003351453. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2016.

Where is Vanessa Richardson located?

Vanessa Richardson practices at PO Box 13481, Fort Pierce, FL 34979. The listed phone number is (561) 352-0877.

What is Vanessa Richardson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Vanessa Richardson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanessa Richardson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Vanessa Richardson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vanessa Richardson reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Cotler Healthcare & Development Inc. (Wellington, FL), A & B Counseling Services LLC (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Mcr Health, Inc. (Parrish, FL), Balanced Wellbeing LLC (Ocala, FL) and Mood Clinical, P. C. (Santa Ana, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Vanessa Richardson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vanessa Richardson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 2 other insurers list Vanessa Richardson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanessa Richardson was last updated on June 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.