Merlene T Richardson, FNP-BC - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Gary, IN

Merlene T Richardson, FNP-BC is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from nursing school in 2021 and has 3 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice The Methodist Hospitals Inc and her current practice location is 3195 Grant St, Gary, Indiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 887-0900.

Merlene T Richardson is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 28156319A) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1154081602.

Contact Information

Merlene T Richardson, FNP-BC
3195 Grant St,
Gary, IN 46408-1003
(219) 887-0900
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMerlene T Richardson
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience3 Years
Location3195 Grant St, Gary, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Merlene T Richardson graduated from nursing school in 2021
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154081602
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/26/2021
  • Last Update Date: 03/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254728207
  • Enrollment ID: I20220422000272

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Merlene T Richardson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154081602NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 28156319A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Methodist Hospitals Inc963806389489

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. Merlene T Richardson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Methodist Hospitals Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720290349
PECOS PAC ID: 9638063894
Enrollment ID: O20040210000526

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. Merlene T 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
Merlene T Richardson, FNP-BC
3195 Grant St,
Gary, IN 46408-1003

Ph: (219) 887-0900
Merlene T Richardson, FNP-BC
3195 Grant St,
Gary, IN 46408-1003

Ph: (219) 887-0900

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