Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Richards, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Bend, OR
- NPI 1528062056
- Accepts Medicare
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1501 Ne Medical Center Dr
Bend, OR 977016051
(541) 382-4900 - Additional location
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St Charles Medical Center, Bend, 2500 Ne Neff Blvd
Bend, OR 977016015
(541) 382-4321
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 24, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Oregon #MD22784
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528062056. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
317
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$35,623
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 124 | 123 | $170 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 101 | 96 | $8 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 58 | 58 | $117 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 34 | 34 | $206 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Bend Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Richards practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Bend, OR.
Where does Dr. Christopher Richards practice?
Dr. Christopher Richards practices at 1501 Ne Medical Center Dr, Bend, OR 977016051. Office phone: 5413824900.
What is Dr. Christopher Richards's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528062056, 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: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.