Quick answers
- Does Melinda Richey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda Richey 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 Melinda Richey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 446 Original Medicare patients and 3,929 services for Melinda Richey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda Richey's NPI number?
- 1710983655. 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 Melinda Richey, 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 | 446 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,929 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,034 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)647 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)563 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)165 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)122 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure60%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes18%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Chronic kidney disease16%
Hospitals where Melinda Richey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda Richey at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Uch-Memorial Health SystemColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060022
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda Richey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1220 Lake Plaza DrColorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 531‑5400
- 8580 Scarborough Dr, Suite 225Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda Richey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rational Dermatology, PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Colorado Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado Springs, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rational Dermatology, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710983655 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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