MELISSA S RICHARDS MD
NPI 1073744439
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Rochester, MN

Active since August 04, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1650 4TH ST SE, ROCHESTER, MN 55904(507) 529-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Melissa S Richards Md NPPES

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

MELISSA S RICHARDS MD (NPI 1073744439) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Rochester, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (53164) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Olmsted Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073744439
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA S RICHARDSCredential: MD
Location Address1650 4TH ST SERochester, MN 55904-4717
Mailing Address1650 4th St SeRochester, MN 55904-4717 · (507) 529-6600
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Dakota School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 2024
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2024
NPI 1073744439 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License Licensed in MN · 53164
Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

1650 4TH ST SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Other Identifiers 1

OtherP00970216MN · Mcr Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa S Richards Md 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 ID840484671
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101104001677
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Olmsted Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240006
Location1650 Fourth Street SoutheastRochester, MN 55904 · Olmsted County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55904 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Emergency Medicine
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Anesthesiology
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
General Acute Care Hospital
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Physician Assistant
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904

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 Melissa Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Richards is 1073744439. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2009.

Where is Melissa Richards located?

Melissa Richards practices at 1650 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904. The listed phone number is (507) 529-6600.

What is Melissa Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Melissa Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Richards 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.

What insurance does Melissa Richards accept?

Health plans from Medica, Quartz and Security Health Plan list Melissa Richards 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.

Is Melissa Richards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Richards is affiliated with Olmsted Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Richards was last updated on August 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.