Elaine Theresa Richards-hercher, RN / CNM - Medicare Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm) in Wilkes Barre, PA

Elaine Theresa Richards-hercher, RN / CNM is a medicare enrolled "Advanced Practice Midwife" in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. She graduated from nursing school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm). She is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and her current practice location is 1155 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 808-7916.

Elaine Theresa Richards-hercher is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MW008477L) 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 1568448835.

Contact Information

Elaine Theresa Richards-hercher, RN / CNM
1155 E Mountain Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-7906
(570) 808-7916
(570) 808-6006

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Provider's Profile

Full NameElaine Theresa Richards-hercher
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Nurse Midwife (cnm)
Experience28 Years
Location1155 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Elaine Theresa Richards-hercher graduated from nursing school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568448835
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/05/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183620800
  • Enrollment ID: I20061019000400

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Elaine Theresa Richards-hercher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568448835NPI-NPPES
101506448001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
163W00000XRegistered Nurse RN342560L (Pennsylvania)Secondary
367A00000XAdvanced Practice Midwife MW008477L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012841

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. Elaine Theresa Richards-hercher allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518
Entity NameScranton Primary Health Care Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801871579
PECOS PAC ID: 0941206650
Enrollment ID: O20061019000363

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. Elaine Theresa Richards-hercher 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
Elaine Theresa Richards-hercher, RN / CNM
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-4903

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Elaine Theresa Richards-hercher, RN / CNM
1155 E Mountain Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-7906

Ph: (570) 808-7916

Reviews and Comments


Advanced Practice Midwife Nurses in Wilkes Barre, PA

Jeanne Vesnefskie, CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1155 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 507-808-7916    
Jennifer M Shoback, CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1155 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-808-7916    Fax: 570-808-6006
Ms. Sharon R Foley, CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7916    
Heather Marie Mecone, ARNP, CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1155 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-808-7916    
Jessica Miller, CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1155 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-808-7916    Fax: 570-808-6006

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