Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Veronica Richardson, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2156622737
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1972723062 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Richardson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Richardson

Dr. Veronica Richardson is a nurse practitioner - adult health in Philadelphia, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Richardson performed 517 Medicare services across 338 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Richardson received a total of $30,499 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - adult health. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Richardson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in PA $30,499 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
517
Medicare services
Top 22% in PA for nurse practitioner - adult health
338
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~27 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
154 $59 $168
Skin biopsy, tangential
A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination.
85 $21 $130
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
75 $43 $93
Injection into skin growths, 1-7
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths.
58 $17 $79
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1
Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer.
44 $33 $205
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
40 $1 $31
Additional skin growth biopsy
Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session.
33 $15 $70
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface.
28 $44 $461
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$30,499
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $7,625/year across 4 years
Top 2% in PA for nurse practitioner - adult health
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
64
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$29,579 (97.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$573 (1.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$347 (1.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$15,681
2023
$6,699
2022
$5,817
2021
$2,302

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$5,679
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$4,521
LEO Pharma Inc.
$1,653
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,350
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$1,261
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,014
ABIOMED
$90
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$88
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 75.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
LEO Pharma Inc.
$6,596
GENZYME CORPORATION
$6,233
Lilly USA, LLC
$5,476
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$4,521
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$3,010
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,350
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$1,261
PFIZER INC.
$1,129
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$596
ABBVIE INC.
$124
ABIOMED
$90
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$88
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 60.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · CIBINQO · DUPIXENT · HUMIRA · Impella · OLUMIANT · TREMFYA · VTAMA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (97%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for nurse practitioner - adult health in PA.

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Geographic Context

Adult-health nurse practitioners within 10 mi
928
Per 100K population
58.6
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Richardson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in PA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of PA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Richardson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Richardson performed 154 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Richardson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Richardson received a total of $30,499 from 13 companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Richardson's costs compare to other adult-health nurse practitioners in Philadelphia?
Dr. Richardson's average Medicare payment per service is $36. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Richardson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →