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 treating heart and blood vessel conditions. Melissa speaks English and is dedicated to helping patients manage their cardiovascular health.

Melissa practices at MUSC Health Heart & Vascular in Columbia, South Carolina, where she focuses on treating conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and elevated cholesterol levels in children and teenagers. She performs comprehensive evaluations including blood work and urine testing to assess her patients' overall health. Her approach combines thorough physical assessments with diagnostic testing to help patients understand and improve their heart health.

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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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Accepts New Patients
4.5 
5 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Columbia , SCWest Columbia , SCGreenville , SCWest Columbia , SC
Med School: University of South Carolina Graduate School of Nursing Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College 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

University of South Carolina Graduate School of NursingGraduated in 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Melissa Richardson accept my insurance?
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What languages does Melissa Richardson speak?
Melissa Richardson speaks English.
Is Melissa Richardson accepting new patients?
Melissa Richardson has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Richardson?
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Where is Melissa Richardson's office located?
Melissa Richardson's office is located at 1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 220, Columbia, SC, 29204.

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