Dr. Melzar Thayer Richards, DDS
Dr. Melzar Thayer Richards is a Dentist provider (Dentist) practicing in Ithaca, NY, registered in the NPPES registry with NPI 1316043995 since 2006. The credential DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery.
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| NPI | 1316043995 |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (Type 1) |
| Name | Dr. Melzar Thayer Richards |
| Credential | DDS |
| Sex | Male |
| Practice address | 22 ARROWWOOD DR, STE C, Ithaca, NY, 14850 |
| Phone | 6072571010 |
| Fax | 6072571982 |
| Enumeration date | 2006-09-15 |
| Last updated in NPPES | 2007-07-08 |
Taxonomy & licenses
| Taxonomy code | Specialty | Primary | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122300000X | Dentist | Primary | 0312601 | NY |
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery: A licensed dentist; DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees. About the DDS credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00420902 | Medicaid | NY | — |
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Provider: Melzar Richards, DDS NPI: 1316043995 Taxonomy: 122300000X (Dentist) Address: 22 ARROWWOOD DR, STE C, Ithaca, NY, 14850
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-11. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.