Willie Forrest Richardson, MD

Dermatology

Willie Forrest Richardson is a Dermatology specialist based in Fort Lauderdale, FL with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(954) 537-4106Fort Lauderdale, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Willie Forrest Richardson, MD runs an independent dermatologist practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He graduated from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 22 Dermatology providers in FLSee all Dermatology in Fort Lauderdale26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5315dNPPES updated 2011-11-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1120 Bayview Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-2505

Fax: (954) 537-4186
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

359

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

146

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

323

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $38k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
68%

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

Arthritis
48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
31%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Chronic Kidney Disease
23%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Anxiety Disorders
22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$395 received from industry

15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Willie Forrest Richardson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

  2. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Taxonomy: 207N00000X

Education & Training

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (Class of 2000)

Virtual Dermatology Care With Willie Forrest Richardson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Willie Forrest Richardson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Lauderdale 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 Willie Forrest Richardson

NPI records show Dr. Richardson as active with telehealth listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (954) 537-4106.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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