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Dr. Christopher Richards, MD

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Psychiatry Physician · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · Psychiatry Physician · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · Psychiatry Physician · Fort Lee, NJ

  • NPI 1952631715
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2185 Lemoine Ave Unit 1C
Fort Lee, NJ 070246030
(833) 407-0830
Additional location
59 East 72Nd Street Unit 1A
New York, NY 10021
(833) 407-0380

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 8, 2026
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
New Jersey #25MA08915700 · Pennsylvania #MD441647 · Virginia #0101259948 · New York #290350

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952631715. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
470
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$39,404
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 212 13 $91
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 172 12 $70
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 34 20 $54
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 33 20 $82
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 19 17 $185

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Fort Lee Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
166
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$2,495
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clonazepam Generic 43 0 $262
Sertraline Hcl Generic 38 0 $555
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 17 0 $1,170
Lorazepam Generic 16 0 $86
Trazodone Hcl Generic 16 0 $186
Fluoxetine Hcl Generic 13 0 $23
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 12 0 $93
Temazepam Generic 11 0 $119

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Richards practices Psychiatry Physician in Fort Lee, NJ.
Where does Dr. Christopher Richards practice?
Dr. Christopher Richards practices at 2185 Lemoine Ave Unit 1C, Fort Lee, NJ 070246030. Office phone: 8334070830.
What is Dr. Christopher Richards's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952631715, 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 99213); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.