Quick answers
- Does Kristie L. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristie L. 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.
- What is Kristie L. Richards's NPI number?
- 1972290203. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Kristie L. Richards works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristie L. Richards 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.
- Corewell Health Ludington HospitalLudington, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230110
- Mercy Health Lakeshore CampusShelby, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231320
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristie L. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Atkinson DrLudington, MI 49431 (231) 843‑2591
- 2481 N 72nd Ave, Family MedicineHart, MI 49420 (231) 873‑2163
- 922 Lawndale StLudington, MI 49431 (231) 845‑7380
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristie L. Richards as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan62 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Ludington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ludington, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972290203 |
| 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
- 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