Quick answers
- Where does Melvin D. Richardson see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Gary, IN and Hammond, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Melvin D. Richardson's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Melvin D. Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin D. Richardson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Melvin D. Richardson?
- (219) 880-1190, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Melvin D. Richardson's NPI number?
- 1336158484. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin D. Richardson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1021 W 5th AveGary, IN 46402 (219) 880‑1190
- 5927 Columbia AveHammond, IN 46320 (219) 880‑1190
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin D. Richardson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Community Healthnet Inc11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Gary
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gary, IN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336158484 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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