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Physician Assistant

Meredith Richards

Works at hospitals in Lake Forest, IL · Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Meredith Richards (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Lake Forest, IL and Chicago, IL. NPI 1407517204. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Meredith Richards, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
3Years since medical school (graduated 2023)
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Northwestern Medical Faculty FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Meredith Richards work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Meredith Richards at 2 hospitals: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Meredith Richards see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Meredith Richards's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Meredith Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meredith Richards 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 Meredith Richards's NPI number?
1407517204. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Meredith Richards works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Meredith Richards at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Meredith Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Meredith Richards as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year2023
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407517204
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians