Quick answers
- Does Nicole Y. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole Y. Richards accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicole Y. Richards see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 96 Original Medicare patients and 249 services for Nicole Y. Richards. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole Y. Richards's NPI number?
- 1033302955. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nicole Y. Richards, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 96 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 249 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)56 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)27 services
- Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen (87635)21 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus (87502)17 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group a), amplified probe technique (87651)12 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole Y. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1705 W 25th Ave, Suite 102Gary, IN 46404 (219) 844‑2011
- 90 W 86th Ave, Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana PMerrillville, IN 46410 (219) 791‑1555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole Y. Richards as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana PC65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Gary
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gary, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033302955 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians