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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1501 Ne Medical Center Dr
Bend, OR 977016051
(541) 382-4900
Additional location
St Charles Medical Center, Bend, 2500 Ne Neff Blvd
Bend, OR 977016015
(541) 382-4321

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

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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.