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DR. CHRISTOPHER COULSON RICH MD
NPI 1245328053
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Diego, CA

Active since October 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6535 ALVARADO RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92120(619) 229-3700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Coulson Rich Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER COULSON RICH MD (NPI 1245328053) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Diego, California, licensed in Utah (293957-1205) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245328053
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER COULSON RICHCredential: MD
Location Address6535 ALVARADO RDSan Diego, CA 92120-5002
Mailing Address6535 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120-5002 · (619) 229-3700
Phone(619) 229-3700
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2021
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 14, 2021
✔ NPI 1245328053 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 293957-1205
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
6535 ALVARADO RD, San Diego, CA 92120
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health and more.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 Coulson Rich Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Rich reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ihc Health Services Inc
353 mi
Psychiatry
292 S 1470 E
St George, UT 84790
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 1,729 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457496531 (435) 251-5900

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92120 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Psychiatric Hospital
6535 ALVARADO RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
San Diego County (619) 543-6308
DR. JEANNE HONG M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
6535 ALVARADO RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
San Diego County (619) 229-3700
DR. JENNIFER GERMAIN LUFT M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
6535 ALVARADO RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
San Diego County (619) 229-3700

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 Rich's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Rich is 1245328053. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2006.

Where is Christopher Rich located?

Christopher Rich practices at 6535 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120. The listed phone number is (619) 229-3700.

What is Christopher Rich's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Christopher Rich enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Rich's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Rich reassigns Medicare benefits to Ihc Health Services Inc (St George, UT). The 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 Rich's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Rich accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health and University of Utah Health Plans list Christopher Rich 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 Rich was last updated on September 14, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.