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2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician NPI 1952631715 MD
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Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 325 in Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
205
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician avg: 959
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christopher Richards, MD filed 205 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in Fort Lee, New Jersey, prescribing 94% generic.
- 205
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Christopher Richards, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
205 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Richards, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Christopher Richards, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
205 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Christopher Richards, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2185 LEMOINE AVE UNIT 1C, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024, with a listed phone of (833) 407-0830. NPI 1952631715 was issued on 12/30/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 205 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count.
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 325 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 959 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1952631715 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/30/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Richards, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Tri America Health And Wellness
Fort Lee, NJ
Tri America Tmsketa LLC
Fort Lee, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Christopher Richards, MD - brand share 6.0%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 205 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
205
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 251
- Total Day Supply
- 7,234
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $299
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Richards, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
43 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
38 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 17
Duloxetine Hcl
17 claims
- Lorazepam 16
Lorazepam
16 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 16
Trazodone Hcl
16 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl 13
Fluoxetine Hcl
13 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate 12
Quetiapine Fumarate
12 claims
- Temazepam 11
Temazepam
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 43 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 38 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 17 |
| Lorazepam | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 16 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 13 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 12 |
| Temazepam | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Overview
How Christopher Richards, MD fits within the Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
325
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
959
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Richards, MD's 205 claims are below the specialty average of 959.
Nearby Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Richards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Richards, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Richards, MD specializes in Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician and practices in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Richards, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Richards, MD wrote 205 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Richards, MD located? ▼
Christopher Richards, MD is located at 2185 LEMOINE AVE UNIT 1C, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024. Phone: (833) 407-0830.
What is Christopher Richards, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Richards, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952631715, issued on 12/30/2009.
Does Christopher Richards, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Richards, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $299 in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 325 Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider writes 959 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Richards, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Richards, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Sertraline Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Richards, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Richards, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 205 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Richards, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Richards, MD's NPI is 1952631715 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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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