Quick answers
- Does Melissa J. Richardson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa J. Richardson 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 Melissa J. Richardson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 220 services for Melissa J. Richardson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa J. Richardson's NPI number?
- 1760791917. 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 Melissa J. Richardson, 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 | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 220 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)35 services
- Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose (90480)26 services
- Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im (91322)26 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)26 services
- Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free (90662)25 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure55%
- Arthritis29%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Anxiety19%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa J. Richardson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1165 N Clark StChicago, IL 60610 (866) 389‑2727
- 2045 Plum Grove RdRolling Meadows, IL 60008 (866) 389‑2727
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa J. Richardson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Minuteclinic Diagnostic of Illinois PLLC110 clinicians in the group
- Minuteclinic Primary Care Illinois PLLC102 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Minuteclinic Diagnostic of Illinois PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760791917 |
| 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