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DR. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT RICHARDS MD
NPI 1194729723
Radiology - Neuroradiology in Austin, TX

Active since June 10, 2005
92.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR, AUSTIN, TX 78727(512) 795-5100(512) 795-5122 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Robert Richards Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT RICHARDS MD (NPI 1194729723) is an individual neuroradiology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (G8374) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194729723
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085N0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT RICHARDSCredential: MD
Location Address12554 RIATA VISTA CIRAustin, TX 78727-6431
Mailing Address12554 Riata Vista CirAustin, TX 78727-6431 · (512) 795-5100 · Fax (512) 795-5122
Phone(512) 795-5100
Fax(512) 795-5122
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 31, 2015
✔ NPI 1194729723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · NeuroradiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085N0700X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G8374
Definition
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR, Austin, TX 78727
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Other Identifiers 9

Other300065379Rrmcare
Medicare UPINC21061
Other139305007TX · Cshcn2
Medicare PIN80R854TX
Other139305013TX · Cshcn1
Medicaid139305006TX
Other300127116Rrmcare2
Medicaid139305005TX
Medicare PIN83789RTX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher Robert Richards Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Richards reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Austin Radiological Association
Same address
Radiology
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
Austin, TX 78727
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033196464 (512) 795-5100
Singleton Associates PA
138 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
9250 PINECROFT DR
Shenandoah, TX 77380
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,278 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487811766 (936) 266-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.42
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. GREGORY CONNOR MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Travis County (512) 795-5100
AUSTIN RADIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Travis County (512) 795-5100
DR. BRADLEY BRENNER MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Travis County (512) 795-5100
DR. MAEGAN KELLIE GARCIA LAZAGA M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Travis County (512) 795-5100
ERIC EDWARD MAHLMANN
Physician Assistant
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Travis County (512) 795-5100
SETH D. O'BRIEN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Travis County (512) 795-5100
KAETHAN BYSANI DO
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Travis County (512) 795-5100
MICHAEL A. JAIMES M.D.
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX 78727
Travis County (512) 795-5100

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Richards is 1194729723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2005.

Where is Christopher Richards located?

Christopher Richards practices at 12554 Riata Vista Cir, Austin, TX 78727. The listed phone number is (512) 795-5100.

What is Christopher Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Neuroradiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0700X.

Is Christopher Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Richards is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Richards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Richards reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Austin Radiological Association (Austin, TX) and Singleton Associates PA (Shenandoah, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Richards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Richards accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Christopher Richards as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Richards was last updated on December 31, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.