Michelle L Richardson, MD

Pediatrics

Michelle L Richardson is a Pediatrics specialist based in Quincy, MA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 745-0050Quincy, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Michelle L Richardson, MD in person in Quincy or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include substance use, tobacco, and anxiety (per CMS data).

1 of 26 Pediatrics providers in MASee all Pediatrics in Quincy27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6536dNPPES updated 2008-06-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

21 Totman Street Ste 2, Quincy, MA 02169

Fax: (617) 745-0052
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

67.9%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-14.9 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

23

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

32

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

757

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $49k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Substance Use Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders.

Substance Use Disorders
75%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Tobacco Use Disorder
65%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+27%)61%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-22%)48%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
48%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    Umass Chan Medical School

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

PediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Taxonomy: 208000000X

Education & Training

University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 1999)

Virtual Pediatrics Care With Michelle L Richardson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle L Richardson for substance use counseling, follow-up consultations, anxiety counseling — no travel to Quincy 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 Michelle L Richardson

Dr. Richardson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Quincy, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 745-0050.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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