DR. CHRISTOPHER JAY RICHARDS M.D.
NPI 1629362066
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Boston, MA

Q: What is Christopher Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Richards is 1629362066. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2011.

Q: What is Christopher Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Active since June 02, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

330 BROOKLINE AVE, DEACONESS 300, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 667-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Christopher Jay Richards M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JAY RICHARDS M.D. (NPI 1629362066) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (258089) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629362066

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JAY RICHARDSCredential: M.D.

Location Address330 BROOKLINE AVE, DEACONESS 300Boston, MA 02215-5400

Mailing Address55 Fruit Street, Bullfinch 148Boston, MA 02114-2696 · (617) 667-7000

Phone(617) 667-7000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJune 2, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 2017

✔ NPI 1629362066 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 258089

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

330 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Jay Richards M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3072730373

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160802002237

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

352 services244 patients

Test to measure rate of airflow 94375

This test, known as spirometry, measures how much air you can breathe in and out, and how quickly you can do so. It helps assess your lung function and can be used to diagnose or monitor conditions like asthma or COPD.

144 services142 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

109 services109 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

66 services25 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

66 services34 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

47 services47 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443

This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.

43 services36 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

42 services42 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 94727

This test measures lung volumes by either diluting or washing out a known amount of gas in your lungs. You'll breathe in a harmless gas, then exhale. The exhaled air is analyzed to assess your lung capacity and function.

26 services26 patients

Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 31624

This is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is inserted through your mouth into the lungs. A small amount of saline is then introduced to wash the airways. The fluid, along with cells from the lung, is suctioned back for analysis.

16 services15 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

15 services15 patients

Test for exercise-induced lung stress 94618

An exercise-induced lung stress test assesses how your lungs respond to physical activity. During the test, you'll exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike while your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are monitored. This helps identify any abnormal lung responses to exercise.

14 services14 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 94727

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

North Shore Medical Center -

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, MA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220035

Location81 Highland AvenueSalem, MA 01970 · Essex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220071

Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220075

Location243 Charles StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County

Emergency services

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newton, MA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220101

Location2014 Washington StreetNewton, MA 02462 · Middlesex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220110

Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02215 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

$144.11 typical visit price

range $63.72 – $189.86

Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$111.18 typical visit price

range $21.07 – $155.29

Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable A7005

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$14.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier39 claims39 services$14.86 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers147 claims147 services$3.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers104 claims104 services$66.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$30.36 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

19 suppliers53 claims5,071 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER

Chronic Disease Hospital (Children)

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 677-4042

DR. BRIAN DANIEL HOBBS MD, MMSC

Internal Medicine

330 BROOKLINE AVE, PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-5864

ERICA DOMMASCH MD

Dermatology

330 BROOKLINE AVE, SHAPIRO 2
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-3753

VAHID KIARAD M.D

Anesthesiology

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-7000

DR. JONATHAN DAVID THOMAS MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology)

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-7000

JULIA MARIE BERG MD

Internal Medicine

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-7000

DR. MICHAEL R GOLDSTEIN PHD

Psychologist (Clinical)

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 356-7246

SARA MURDOCK CAHILL MD

Hospitalist

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 667-7000

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 1629362066. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2011.

Where is Christopher Richards located?

Christopher Richards practices at 330 Brookline Ave Deaconess 300, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 667-7000.

What is Christopher Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Christopher Richards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Richards is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Richards accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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.

Is Christopher Richards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Richards is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Richards was last updated on May 4, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.