Rhiannon L Richards, DNP, APRN, GNP- BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Rhiannon L Richards is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner based in Mapleton, IL with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(618) 322-2702Mapleton, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rhiannon L Richards, DNP, APRN, GNP- BC runs an independent gerontology nurse practitioner practice in Mapleton, IL. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 25 Nurse Practitioner providers in ILSee all Nurse Practitioner in Mapleton4+ years experienceNPI since 2022

Older · 1108dNPPES updated 2023-05-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4823 S Valeta Ct, Mapleton, IL 61547-9507

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.1%

Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.3 pts)

Better than 89% of reporting doctors in Illinois

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

Medicare Patients

299

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

97

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

510

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $30k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+41%)73%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+35%)69%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
57%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. Board certified · Jan 21, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 4 years in practice

    Early-career

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Taxonomy: 363LG0600X

Virtual Nursing Care With Rhiannon L Richards

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rhiannon L Richards for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Mapleton 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 Rhiannon L Richards

Dr. Richards is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mapleton, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (618) 322-2702.

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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