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DR. CHRISTOPHER RICHARDS MD
NPI 1952631715
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Fort Lee, NJ

Active since December 30, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2185 LEMOINE AVE UNIT 1C, FORT LEE, NJ 07024(833) 407-0830 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 8, 2026, Feb 4, 2025, Jun 22, 2023 and 8 more (11 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Christopher Richards Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER RICHARDS MD (NPI 1952631715) is an individual psychiatry provider in Fort Lee, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA08915700) and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in New York, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952631715
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSCredential: MD
Location Address2185 LEMOINE AVE UNIT 1CFort Lee, NJ 07024-6030
Mailing Address2185 Lemoine Ave Unit 1cFort Lee, NJ 07024-6030 · (833) 407-0830
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateDecember 30, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 4, 202611 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 4, 2026
NPI 1952631715 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses Licensed in NJ · 25MA08915700 Licensed in PA · MD441647 Licensed in VA · 0101259948 Licensed in NY · 290350
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.

Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2083A0300X · License MD441647 (PA), 290350 (NY), 25MA08915700 (NJ), 0101259948 (VA)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License MD441647 (PA), 0101259948 (VA), 290350 (NY), 25MA08915700 (NJ)
2185 LEMOINE AVE UNIT 1C, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 159 East 72nd Street Unit 1ANew York, NY 10021 · Phone (833) 407-0380

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Richards Md 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 ID648401927
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140331000641
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 2

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
258 services14 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
231 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07024 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
$190.92 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $47.73 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

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 1952631715. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2009.

Where is Christopher Richards located?

Christopher Richards practices at 2185 Lemoine Ave Unit 1C, Fort Lee, NJ 07024. The listed phone number is (833) 407-0830.

What is Christopher Richards's specialty?

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

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 Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska 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 July 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.