Melvin D Richardson, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Gary, IN

Melvin D Richardson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Gary, Indiana. He went to Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Community Healthnet Inc and his current practice location is 1021 W 5th Ave, Gary, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 880-1190.

Melvin D Richardson is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01055493A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1336158484.

Contact Information

Melvin D Richardson, MD
1021 W 5th Ave,
Gary, IN 46402-1703
(219) 880-1190
(219) 880-0784

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMelvin D Richardson
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience26 Years
Location1021 W 5th Ave, Gary, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melvin D Richardson attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336158484
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/28/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729154851
  • Enrollment ID: I20080913000091

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melvin D Richardson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336158484NPI-NPPES
200373330MedicaidIN
000000220255OtherINANTHEM, BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 01055493A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Catherine Hospital IncEast chicago, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Healthnet Inc630585234414

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Melvin D Richardson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommunity Healthnet Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952332298
PECOS PAC ID: 6305852344
Enrollment ID: O20060228000318

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Melvin D Richardson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melvin D Richardson, MD
1021 W 5th Ave,
Gary, IN 46402-1703

Ph: (219) 880-1190
Melvin D Richardson, MD
1021 W 5th Ave,
Gary, IN 46402-1703

Ph: (219) 880-1190

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