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CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant in BLOOMFIELD, New Mexico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA is a Physical Therapy Assistant in BLOOMFIELD, New Mexico, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2009

NPI 1972838266

Primary specialty

Physical Therapy Assistant

High-volume

60,025 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Physical Therapy Assistant compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Physical Therapy Assistant share within New Mexico

1. Physical Therapy Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Therapy Assistant share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Therapy Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physical Therapy Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Therapy Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Therapy Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Therapy Assistant provider holding PTA credentials at #6 CTY RD 5149, BLOOMFIELD, NM, 87413, with a listed phone of (505) 215-6614. NPI 1972838266 was issued on 10/05/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICHARDSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Physical Therapy Assistant providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Physical Therapy Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,025 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 704 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

#6 CTY RD 5149
BLOOMFIELD, NM 87413

Provider Details

NPI 1972838266
Specialty Physical Therapy Assistant
Credentials PTA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/05/2009

Physical Therapy Assistant Overview

How CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA fits within the Physical Therapy Assistant landscape nationally.

60,025
Physical Therapy Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Physical Therapy Assistant
704
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Physical Therapy Assistant Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RICHARDSON.

Compare Physical Therapy Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA's specialty?
CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA specializes in Physical Therapy Assistant and practices in BLOOMFIELD, New Mexico. Credentials: PTA.
Where is CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA located?
CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA is located at #6 CTY RD 5149, BLOOMFIELD, NM, 87413. Phone: (505) 215-6614.
What is CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA's NPI number?
CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972838266, issued on 10/05/2009.
How many Physical Therapy Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 60,025 Physical Therapy Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Physical Therapy Assistant provider writes 704 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA accept Medicare?
CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA's credentials?
CHRIS RICHARDSON, PTA's NPI is 1972838266 with credentials PTA. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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