NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor NPI 1689017519 LPC
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Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor in St Thomas, Virgin Islands.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 109,552 in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Melinda Richards, LPC is an Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor in St Thomas, Virgin Islands, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #76
- Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor rank among Virgin Islands specialties
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Melinda Richards, LPC
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1689017519), first enumerated 04/10/2013.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1689017519 · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1689017519
- ENUM-MID 2013
- TAX-MEGA 110K Addiction (Substance
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 1 in Virgin Islands
- PHOTO-ENUM Daniel Anderson · 2013
What does the federal data show about Melinda Richards, LPC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
Specialty distribution in Virgin Islands
How Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor compares to other specialties among Virgin Islands providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689017519 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor |
| Credentials | LPC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/10/2013 |
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Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor Overview
How Melinda Richards, LPC fits within the Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor landscape nationally.
109,552
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
645
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Richards, both outside Virgin Islands so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2013)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melinda Richards, LPC's specialty? ▼
Melinda Richards, LPC specializes in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor and practices in St Thomas, Virgin Islands. Credentials: LPC.
Where is Melinda Richards, LPC located? ▼
Melinda Richards, LPC is located at 1619 SIXTH ST UNIT 3, St Thomas, VI, 00802. Phone: (340) 513-1234.
What is Melinda Richards, LPC's NPI number? ▼
Melinda Richards, LPC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689017519, issued on 04/10/2013.
How many Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 109,552 Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor provider writes 645 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Melinda Richards, LPC accept Medicare? ▼
Melinda Richards, LPC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melinda Richards, LPC's credentials? ▼
Melinda Richards, LPC's NPI is 1689017519 with credentials LPC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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