Summary

Nurse Practitioner Melissa Richardson specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing five years of experience to her practice in heart and vascular care. She earned her nursing degree from the University of South Carolina Graduate School of Nursing, where she developed expertise in managing complex cardiovascular conditions. Melissa speaks English and works closely with patients to address their heart health needs.

Melissa practices at MUSC Health Heart & Vascular in Columbia, South Carolina, where she focuses on treating conditions such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. She performs comprehensive evaluations including blood tests and urinalysis to monitor cardiovascular health. Her approach emphasizes thorough assessment and personalized care for patients managing heart-related conditions.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of South Carolina Graduate School of Nursing
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Columbia , SCCOLUMBIA , SCColumbia , SCIrmo , SC
Med School: University of South Carolina Graduate School of Nursing Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melissa Richardson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan\xa0
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)\xa0
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health\xa0
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare\xa0
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Melissa Richardson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Melissa Richardson has the following area of expertise

  • Cardiologist

Certifications, License, & Education

5 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University of South Carolina Graduate School of Nursing in 2021.

NPI Number

Melissa Richardson's NPI number is 1518541861.

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Melissa Richardson's office is located at 1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 220, Columbia, SC, 29204.
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