Barbara A Richardson, PHMNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Barbara A Richardson is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist based in Eastport, ME with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Barbara a Richardson, PHMNP has practiced clinical nurse specialist for 8+ years, working in group practice. With 8+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Eastport area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and bipolar disorder (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2899dNPPES updated 2018-06-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.4%
Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MaineHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
35
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
76
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,078
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $398k
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$20 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Barbara a Richardson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
8 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 364SP0808X
Mailing address
53 Fremont St, Machias, ME 04654-1320
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Barbara a Richardson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Barbara a Richardson for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, bipolar management — no travel to Eastport required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barbara a Richardson
NPI records show Dr. Richardson as active with telehealth listed in Eastport, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 853-6001.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Barbara a Richardson
Practice Location
30 Boynton St, Eastport, ME 04631-1306
Mailing Address
53 Fremont St, Machias, ME 04654-1320
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