Rita M. Richardson, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Rita M. Richardson is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Fort Wayne, IN with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rita M. Richardson, MD has been part of the Fort Wayne medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 31+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Fort Wayne area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
11104 Parkview Circle Dr Ste 110, Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1673
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202381.23/100
Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.17%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Indiana1.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
104
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
231
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,028
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $194k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$200 received from industry
10 transactions 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 Rita M. Richardson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 13, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
11109 Parkview Plaza Dr # 117, Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1701
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Rita M. Richardson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rita M. Richardson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Wayne 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 Rita M. Richardson
NPI records show Dr. Richardson as active with telehealth listed in Fort Wayne, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (260) 425-6780.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rita M. Richardson
Practice Location
11104 Parkview Circle Dr Ste 110, Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1673
Mailing Address
11109 Parkview Plaza Dr # 117, Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1701
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