Inspired by her mother, a VNA nurse, Abby Richman knew early on she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Her aspirations to make a positive impact on her community helped shape the type of primary c… Read more ›
Abby has been my NP for over a year now. She’s always thoughtful, and listens carefully to what you have to say. She works with you to come up with a plan, and is always available for questions as they come up.…
University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
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Northeastern University | Bachelors Degree | Health Science | 2014 |
Simmons College | Masters Degree | Family Practice Nurse / Nursing | 2017 |
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed medical professional responsible for general patient care, often taking on a role similar to a doctor. NPs have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) which allows them to provide high levels of care.
Years In Practice: 8 (started in 2017)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Richman specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
We currently accept new members in Massachusetts and Maine with most plans from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, AllWays Health Partners, UniCare, and UnitedHealthcare.
We don’t accept MassHealth, Medicaid, or ConnectorCare at this time.
More info: The standard copays for your insurance company may apply, but there are no additional fees for becoming a Firefly patient member. For some insurance providers, your copays are even waived.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
“Thoughtful partner in care”
Abby has been my NP for over a year now. She’s always thoughtful, and listens carefully to what you have to say. She works with you to come up with a plan, and is always available for questions as they come up.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
She made my first telemedicine experience easy and I will continue to see her.
“She was understanding and firm without being pushy”
She made my first telemedicine experience easy and I will continue to see her.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
She was easy to take to which I barely could do with others! Very understanding as well.
“Wonderful”
She was easy to take to which I barely could do with others! Very understanding as well.
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Great Experience
“Great Experience”
Great Experience
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Excellent
“Very Good”
Excellent
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
I brought a concern and measurements forward in a video meeting. Abby heard my concern, reviewed the measures and affirmed my issue. We considered possible options to resolve. Then Abby suggested a very simple step forward that is easy for me to do each day. A perfect solution.
“Resourceful advocate”
I brought a concern and measurements forward in a video meeting. Abby heard my concern, reviewed the measures and affirmed my issue. We considered possible options to resolve. Then Abby suggested a very simple step forward that is easy for me to do each day. A perfect solution.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby listened to all of my concerns and walked through each of them with me. She is very thorough and I can tell that she cares. She made some great recommendations for me. She is a wonderful provider.
“Abby was thorough, listened to all of my concerns, and made great suggestions.”
Abby listened to all of my concerns and walked through each of them with me. She is very thorough and I can tell that she cares. She made some great recommendations for me. She is a wonderful provider.
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Over all could t be happier
“Over all could t be happier”
Over all could t be happier
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Listens, understands, discusses, and provides all the information and answers any questions. Exactly what you need.
“Great!”
Listens, understands, discusses, and provides all the information and answers any questions. Exactly what you need.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby was an excellent communicator. Helped me understand diagnosis and treatment options, really went out of her way to give me options for care that worked with my schedule. Amazing experience overall!
“Great communication”
Abby was an excellent communicator. Helped me understand diagnosis and treatment options, really went out of her way to give me options for care that worked with my schedule. Amazing experience overall!
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Was patient with me and listened to all my health problems. Advised on what to do and helping me understand.
“Was great.”
Was patient with me and listened to all my health problems. Advised on what to do and helping me understand.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
She’s wonderful- listens, she’s easy to talk to, makes a plan that works for me, and is always there to answer questions even if Im not setting up an appointment. The best pcp I’ve ever had.
“So easy to talk to!”
She’s wonderful- listens, she’s easy to talk to, makes a plan that works for me, and is always there to answer questions even if Im not setting up an appointment. The best pcp I’ve ever had.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby is very patient- centric and I trust her.
“Cared for”
Abby is very patient- centric and I trust her.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby made me feel heard, gave me time to speak, asked me thoughtful questions, and gave me treatment options that made me feel like I had a say in my health.
“Treated like a real person”
Abby made me feel heard, gave me time to speak, asked me thoughtful questions, and gave me treatment options that made me feel like I had a say in my health.
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Made either easy to understand and explained my concern professionaly
“It was professional”
Made either easy to understand and explained my concern professionaly
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Scheduling an on-line visit is easy and they always seem to have a resource for what I need. I get just as much, or probably more, personal attention doing an on-line meeting than when I go to the doctors office. So much time saved. Very happy with them.
“Always there when I need them”
Scheduling an on-line visit is easy and they always seem to have a resource for what I need. I get just as much, or probably more, personal attention doing an on-line meeting than when I go to the doctors office. So much time saved. Very happy with them.
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Best provider!
“Caring and knows her stuff!”
Best provider!
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Really like Firefly; telehealth availability makes care easier to access & maintain
“Great!”
Really like Firefly; telehealth availability makes care easier to access & maintain
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Since joining Firefly Health, I’ve had my video chat appointments with Abby. From the start, she listened to me, addressed every one of my concerns and made me feel comfortable. She is not only professional, but extremely informative, transparent and attentive. I don’t see myself seeing anyone else for the foreseeable future. She is the best medical professional I’ve ever dealt with.
“Best of the Best”
Since joining Firefly Health, I’ve had my video chat appointments with Abby. From the start, she listened to me, addressed every one of my concerns and made me feel comfortable. She is not only professional, but extremely informative, transparent and attentive. I don’t see myself seeing anyone else for the foreseeable future. She is the best medical professional I’ve ever dealt with.
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I was nervous going in and she was so calming and helpful
“Abigail was easy to talk to, a good listener, and made me feel extremely comfortable”
I was nervous going in and she was so calming and helpful
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby really listens to me and understands me.
“Abby is the best medical professional I’ve had in years!”
Abby really listens to me and understands me.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
After being pretty much abandoned by my former healthcare provider, I signed up for Firefly Health in desperation not knowing exactly what to expect. It was the best decision I have made on my road to wellness so far. I’m dealing with some scary symptoms, and all I really needed was someone to listen. I got so much more than that during a video visit with Abigail Richman. She gave me more than 45 minutes of her time, which allowed me to address every single one of my health concerns, and she had a solution to each one. Like magic, I was immediately referred to the proper specialists and was able to get an appointment with one soon after our video visit ended. Everything is lining up, and I don’t feel lost anymore. My gratitude for Abigail and Firefly Health is so strong that I got quite emotional during our call. To finally be heard and taken seriously is huge. To be treated like a human and not a number is paramount.
“Exemplary quality care”
After being pretty much abandoned by my former healthcare provider, I signed up for Firefly Health in desperation not knowing exactly what to expect. It was the best decision I have made on my road to wellness so far. I’m dealing with some scary symptoms, and all I really needed was someone to listen. I got so much more than that during a video visit with Abigail Richman. She gave me more than 45 minutes of her time, which allowed me to address every single one of my health concerns, and she had a solution to each one. Like magic, I was immediately referred to the proper specialists and was able to get an appointment with one soon after our video visit ended. Everything is lining up, and I don’t feel lost anymore. My gratitude for Abigail and Firefly Health is so strong that I got quite emotional during our call. To finally be heard and taken seriously is huge. To be treated like a human and not a number is paramount.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
She has been eager to work with me on things very personal and at first I was nervous but with our talk I felt comfortable, relaxed and felt listened to without feeling stupid in my anxiety. I felt safe and had somewhere to go when I wasn't sure where to start.
“Refreshing and supportive”
She has been eager to work with me on things very personal and at first I was nervous but with our talk I felt comfortable, relaxed and felt listened to without feeling stupid in my anxiety. I felt safe and had somewhere to go when I wasn't sure where to start.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby did an amazing job sitting down and really talking through my treatment options for my medical problem (hypertension). She really listened to my concerns, and took into account some unique situations in my life and helped come up with a great plan that works for and addresses my medical needs!
“Great at collaborating on health care goals”
Abby did an amazing job sitting down and really talking through my treatment options for my medical problem (hypertension). She really listened to my concerns, and took into account some unique situations in my life and helped come up with a great plan that works for and addresses my medical needs!
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
I have a ton of anxiety about doctors but Abigail made me feel so comfortable that I almost forgot I was at the doctors! The appointment felt very casual but I felt assured that I being listened to and that my concerns were being taken seriously. I have already recommended firefly and Abigail to a few of my friends!
“A great experience!”
I have a ton of anxiety about doctors but Abigail made me feel so comfortable that I almost forgot I was at the doctors! The appointment felt very casual but I felt assured that I being listened to and that my concerns were being taken seriously. I have already recommended firefly and Abigail to a few of my friends!
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Smooth
“Great”
Smooth
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abigail took the time to listen to all of my concerns and offer support and solutions that my previous provider has not been forthcoming with.
“Abigail was very professional and empathetic.”
Abigail took the time to listen to all of my concerns and offer support and solutions that my previous provider has not been forthcoming with.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
As a new patient, I feel like I'm getting personal attention both during scheduled appointments and through text capability.
“FANTASTIC”
As a new patient, I feel like I'm getting personal attention both during scheduled appointments and through text capability.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
First doctor I’ve worked with that actually listens and really wants to help
“She is fantastic”
First doctor I’ve worked with that actually listens and really wants to help
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
This is my second visit with NP Abigail and I couldn’t be happier with my care. She is professional, compassionate and highly knowledgeable. She put my mind at ease with her recommendations and treatment plan. I hope to continue seeing her.
“Excellent”
This is my second visit with NP Abigail and I couldn’t be happier with my care. She is professional, compassionate and highly knowledgeable. She put my mind at ease with her recommendations and treatment plan. I hope to continue seeing her.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
I very much appreciate Dr. Richman’s willingness to let my thoughts be heard and to take them into account. She was incredibly helpful and understanding, and I hope to continue with her, to work out the issues that I am visiting with her for.
“Dr. Richman was understanding and helpful in allowing my thoughts to be heard.”
I very much appreciate Dr. Richman’s willingness to let my thoughts be heard and to take them into account. She was incredibly helpful and understanding, and I hope to continue with her, to work out the issues that I am visiting with her for.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Firefly is the best Doctor experience ever! It is so easy to schedule. And Abby who is a Nurse Practitioner knows her stuff and always sends followup items as promised. One of the Doctors called me to check in as well! My Husband has signed up and we could not be happier!
“Firefly's Abby Richman is great!”
Firefly is the best Doctor experience ever! It is so easy to schedule. And Abby who is a Nurse Practitioner knows her stuff and always sends followup items as promised. One of the Doctors called me to check in as well! My Husband has signed up and we could not be happier!
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abigail made sure she explained everything in detail and clearly since this is my first healcare interactions in the country. I couldnt have been more comfortable.
“It was mothing short of amazing and welcoming”
Abigail made sure she explained everything in detail and clearly since this is my first healcare interactions in the country. I couldnt have been more comfortable.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
She was a great listener who was willing to answer all questions! I didn't feel rushed and she was quick to follow up with me on my needs. 10/10 experience
“I felt heard and was given all the time and the information I needed!”
She was a great listener who was willing to answer all questions! I didn't feel rushed and she was quick to follow up with me on my needs. 10/10 experience
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Caring, listens, follows up, provides the support I need, couldn’t ask for better
“Best PCP I’ve ever had!”
Caring, listens, follows up, provides the support I need, couldn’t ask for better
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
I was a bit nervous moving to a virtual healthcare platform. Ever since I started with firefly Dr. Nisha Basu and Abby Richmond have consistently been there for me, day or night, and have explained everything in perfect detail. I am a true believer in firefly now.
“Always there for me.”
I was a bit nervous moving to a virtual healthcare platform. Ever since I started with firefly Dr. Nisha Basu and Abby Richmond have consistently been there for me, day or night, and have explained everything in perfect detail. I am a true believer in firefly now.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Always available when an issue arises, makes me feel comfortable and listens to my concerns.
“Great, addressed all my concerns.”
Always available when an issue arises, makes me feel comfortable and listens to my concerns.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby is such a good listener. She is so knowledgeable and comes up with excellent plans! She is compassionate and so responsive to my issues. I know I am receiving the best of care!
“Abby always understands my needs perfectly!”
Abby is such a good listener. She is so knowledgeable and comes up with excellent plans! She is compassionate and so responsive to my issues. I know I am receiving the best of care!
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby is very patient, kind and understanding while discussing my healthcare concerns.
“As always, it was a positive experience”
Abby is very patient, kind and understanding while discussing my healthcare concerns.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Knowledgeable, thorough, available and kind. What more could you ask for in a PCP!
“Abigail RIchman is the best primary I’ve ever had”
Knowledgeable, thorough, available and kind. What more could you ask for in a PCP!
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abigail is such a comfort to me - she understands what I have been through and does her best to explain things in a way that helps prevent some anxiety. Leaving no stone unturned, she makes sure I see the right practitioner and get all the appropriate testing needed. I feel like she has been a true advocate in making sure I am healthy. She is so sweet and kind and I am so grateful to have her on my team and as someone I know I can count on when it comes to both my mental and physical health.
“Thorough and compassionate”
Abigail is such a comfort to me - she understands what I have been through and does her best to explain things in a way that helps prevent some anxiety. Leaving no stone unturned, she makes sure I see the right practitioner and get all the appropriate testing needed. I feel like she has been a true advocate in making sure I am healthy. She is so sweet and kind and I am so grateful to have her on my team and as someone I know I can count on when it comes to both my mental and physical health.
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Professional and informative. Great experience.
“informative and interactive”
Professional and informative. Great experience.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abigail was very professional, personable, and she conveyed her expertise in easy to understand way.
“Experience was great.”
Abigail was very professional, personable, and she conveyed her expertise in easy to understand way.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby does a wonderful job listening to your concerns and helping you get the care you need. Additionally, she is very good at identifying other issues that may either be related or consequent to from the concern you came to her with.
“Thorough and Attentive”
Abby does a wonderful job listening to your concerns and helping you get the care you need. Additionally, she is very good at identifying other issues that may either be related or consequent to from the concern you came to her with.
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Good
“Great would recommend”
Good
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby is always helpful and responsive.
“Excellent”
Abby is always helpful and responsive.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby creates a very safe and judgement-free space. I’ve never felt as comfortable asking questions to a doctor as a do with Abby. She’s super knowledgeable and breaks it down for me in a digestible and helpful way.
“Abby makes me feel safe and heard”
Abby creates a very safe and judgement-free space. I’ve never felt as comfortable asking questions to a doctor as a do with Abby. She’s super knowledgeable and breaks it down for me in a digestible and helpful way.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
Abby asks the questions and listens with her attention to detail. She has always been supportive and kind when giving feedback.
“As always, our visits are calm and productive”
Abby asks the questions and listens with her attention to detail. She has always been supportive and kind when giving feedback.
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I was nervous to meet a new care provider over video, but my visit was super easy and overall a comfortable experience.
“Very easy going and friendly visit.”
I was nervous to meet a new care provider over video, but my visit was super easy and overall a comfortable experience.
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Was right on time, listened to my issues and respected my input and feelings on things. Great overall experience.
“Great Initial Visit”
Was right on time, listened to my issues and respected my input and feelings on things. Great overall experience.
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Thought full and caring
“Great”
Thought full and caring
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Personable and knowledgeable about immediate concerns and future follow-up. Played out the different scenarios since this could be potentially related to a string of infections I've been experiencing.
“Empathetic and addressed my concerns & questions thoughtfully”
Personable and knowledgeable about immediate concerns and future follow-up. Played out the different scenarios since this could be potentially related to a string of infections I've been experiencing.
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Provider was excellent
“Refreshing”
Provider was excellent
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Abby was friendly, responsive, listened carefully, and actually referred to the information I provided ahead of time. She was extremely knowledgable!
“So nice to spend quality time discussing my medical concerns”
Abby was friendly, responsive, listened carefully, and actually referred to the information I provided ahead of time. She was extremely knowledgable!
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Abby is amazing, she goes above and beyond to make sure you are getting the best care. I feel as if there is nothing she wouldn’t do to help her patients. I highly recommend anyone at Firefly, however Abby is truly exceptional beyond words.
“Awesome”
Abby is amazing, she goes above and beyond to make sure you are getting the best care. I feel as if there is nothing she wouldn’t do to help her patients. I highly recommend anyone at Firefly, however Abby is truly exceptional beyond words.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
I discussed a few ailments that I thought were minor (but figured I'd mention anyway), and she listened carefully to everything and was able to recommend practical and helpful solutions to all of them. She made me feel like even my minor concerns were important and worth dealing with. She was also warm and friendly. It was one of the best experiences I can remember with a medical practitioner!
“So helpful and friendly”
I discussed a few ailments that I thought were minor (but figured I'd mention anyway), and she listened carefully to everything and was able to recommend practical and helpful solutions to all of them. She made me feel like even my minor concerns were important and worth dealing with. She was also warm and friendly. It was one of the best experiences I can remember with a medical practitioner!
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
I really enjoyed my visits with Abigail. She was very attentive to my issues and came up with a really good follow-up plan.
“Abigail was great in my visit and follow-up.”
I really enjoyed my visits with Abigail. She was very attentive to my issues and came up with a really good follow-up plan.
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
I love meeting with Abby! She really listens to my concerns and I feel very confident making a decision along with her
“Wonderful!”
I love meeting with Abby! She really listens to my concerns and I feel very confident making a decision along with her
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
My first interaction with Abby exceeded my expectations. She was a fantastic listener, respected my 58 years of experience with this body, and was super collaborative discussing options while still being empathetic to my current life and timing challenges. Couldn't ask for much more ;-)
“Great Listener, Great Partner”
My first interaction with Abby exceeded my expectations. She was a fantastic listener, respected my 58 years of experience with this body, and was super collaborative discussing options while still being empathetic to my current life and timing challenges. Couldn't ask for much more ;-)
Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
I was nervous at first not knowing what to expect but she was attentive and didn't make me feel like I was stupid and really listened. I felt comfortable and got some answers and feel I'm on the right path for bettering my health.
“Stress free and refreshing”
I was nervous at first not knowing what to expect but she was attentive and didn't make me feel like I was stupid and really listened. I felt comfortable and got some answers and feel I'm on the right path for bettering my health.
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I don’t feel that i am being rushed and she took the time to understand my situation.
“She is knowledgeable, very nice and accomodating”
I don’t feel that i am being rushed and she took the time to understand my situation.
Comment - “ Thoughtful partner in care ”
Abby has been my NP for over a year now. She’s always thoughtful, and listens carefully to what you have to say. She works with you to come up with a plan, and is always available for questions as they come up.