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MELISSA JOSANNE RICHARDS FNP
NPI 1740893650
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Westminster, MD

Active since August 29, 2020PECOS Enrolled
76.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
844 WASHINGTON RD STE 207, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157(410) 751-7246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 19, 2024, Nov 1, 2023, Aug 29, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melissa Josanne Richards Fnp NPPES

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

MELISSA JOSANNE RICHARDS FNP (NPI 1740893650) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Westminster, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (R192359) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Eldersburg.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740893650
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA JOSANNE RICHARDSCredential: FNP
Location Address844 WASHINGTON RD STE 207Westminster, MD 21157-6664
Mailing Address844 Washington Rd Ste 207Westminster, MD 21157-6664 · (410) 751-7246 · Fax (410) 751-8991
Phone(410) 751-7246
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1740893650 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in MD · R192359
844 WASHINGTON RD STE 207, Westminster, MD 21157
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11425 Liberty RdEldersburg, MD 21784-6420 · Phone (443) 934-0832

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa Josanne Richards Fnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.

Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
64 services43 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
44 services33 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
23 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21157 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
$94.08 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $23.52 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.05
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost42.99

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MARYLAND PAIN AND SPINE CENTER, L.L.C.
Clinic/Center (Pain)
844 WASHINGTON RD STE 207
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Carroll County (410) 751-7246
MARYLAND PAIN AND SPINE CENTER, LLC
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
844 WASHINGTON RD STE 207
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Carroll County (410) 751-7246

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 1740893650. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2020.

Where is Melissa Richards located?

Melissa Richards practices at 844 Washington Rd Ste 207, Westminster, MD 21157. The listed phone number is (410) 751-7246.

What is Melissa Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Melissa Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Richards is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Richards was last updated on December 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.