Summary

Dr. Melvin Richardson is a family medicine physician with 28 years of experience providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine and completed his residency at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Richardson is board-certified in family medicine and serves patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Richardson practices at multiple locations throughout northwest Indiana, including Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, and La Porte. He is affiliated with The Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus. His expertise includes treating joint pain, back pain in pregnant women, and back pain in children and teenagers. Dr. Richardson also provides physical therapy services and strength training programs for his patients. Patients rate him highly for his care, with an average rating of 4.7.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 28 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Methodist Hospital
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Melvin Darnell Richardson has 7 locations

Gary Community Health Center

1021 W 5th AveGary, IN 46402
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Community Healthnet Health Centers

5927 Columbia AveHammond, IN 46320
Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Melvin Darnell Richardson

6100 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410

Franciscan Health Hammond

5454 Hohman AveHammond, IN 46320

The Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus

600 Richard Gordon Hatcher BlvdGary, IN 46402

Northwest Indiana Er And Hospital

7904 Cabela DrHammond, IN 46324

Northwest Health La Porte

1331 State StLa Porte, IN 46350

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Dr. Melvin Darnell Richardson, MDDr. Rene Roberts, MDDr. Prerak Shah, MDDr. Michelle Morrison, MD
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
3.4 
28 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati Speaks English
Gary , INChicago , ILChicago , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical University of the Americas (Belize) Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melvin Darnell Richardson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Ascension Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melvin Darnell Richardson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melvin Darnell Richardson has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Methodist Hospital

Medical School

Meharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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Does Dr. Melvin Richardson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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What languages does Dr. Melvin Richardson speak?
Dr. Melvin Richardson speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Melvin Richardson's office located?
Dr. Melvin Richardson's office is located at 1021 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN, 46402.
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