Melissa S Richards, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Rochester, MN

Melissa S Richards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Rochester, Minnesota. She went to University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Olmsted Medical Center and her current practice location is 1650 4th St Se, Rochester, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 529-6600.

Melissa S Richards is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 53164) 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 1073744439.

Contact Information

Melissa S Richards, MD
1650 4th St Se,
Rochester, MN 55904-4717
(507) 529-6600
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMelissa S Richards
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience15 Years
Location1650 4th St Se, Rochester, Minnesota
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:
  • Melissa S Richards attended and graduated from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073744439
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/13/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840484671
  • Enrollment ID: I20101104001677

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa S Richards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073744439NPI-NPPES
P00970216OtherMNMCR RAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 53164 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Olmsted Medical CenterRochester, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Olmsted Medical Center8527970060265

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. Melissa S Richards allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameOlmsted Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952356297
PECOS PAC ID: 8527970060
Enrollment ID: O20031119000240
Entity NameWinona Health Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295789352
PECOS PAC ID: 8527977420
Enrollment ID: O20040106000260

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. Melissa S Richards 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
Melissa S Richards, MD
1650 4th St Se,
Rochester, MN 55904-4717

Ph: (507) 529-6600
Melissa S Richards, MD
1650 4th St Se,
Rochester, MN 55904-4717

Ph: (507) 529-6600

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