Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Richards, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Gretna, LA
- NPI 1376539551
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.9 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
175 Hector Ave
Gretna, LA 700562590
(504) 349-6925
fax (504) 362-5310 - Mailing address
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1101 Medical Center Blvd, Attn: Heidi Gwinn
Marrero, LA 700723147
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #024929
- Medicaid
- LA #1139190
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376539551. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
409
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$35,924
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 305 | 157 | $96 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 104 | 82 | $65 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,878
Transactions
141
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 21 | $470.19 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 23 | $408.67 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 14 | $385.29 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 16 | $276.17 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 8 | $197.54 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 11 | $156.25 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 11 | $146.82 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $124.99 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 6 | $115.96 | |
| IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC | 6 | $111.34 | |
| Dexcom, Inc. | 5 | $102.43 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 6 | $101.33 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 5 | $80.17 | |
| SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC | 5 | $73.16 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $61.61 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,874
Patients
1,315
Total drug cost
$49,221
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 618 | 179 | $3,301 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 586 | 171 | $7,220 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 498 | 114 | $6,717 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 413 | 124 | $5,068 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 335 | 81 | $5,628 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 325 | 84 | $2,055 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | Generic | 297 | 76 | $3,492 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 242 | 78 | $3,435 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 240 | 63 | $2,532 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 236 | 63 | $1,019 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Richards practices Family Medicine Physician in Gretna, LA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Richards practice?
Dr. Christopher Richards practices at 175 Hector Ave, Gretna, LA 700562590. Office phone: 5043496925.
What is Dr. Christopher Richards's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376539551, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.