2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician NPI 1952631715 MD
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CHRISTOPHER RICHARDS, MD

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in FORT LEE, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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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
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER RICHARDS, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT LEE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 205 claims across 17 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER RICHARDS, MD filed 205 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FORT LEE, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

CHRISTOPHER RICHARDS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/30/2009

NPI 1952631715

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician

Rare

321 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

205 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 959

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician) — 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).

CHRISTOPHER RICHARDS, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider practicing in FORT LEE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1952631715. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICHARDS 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 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. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 321 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

2185 LEMOINE AVE UNIT 1C
FORT LEE, NJ 07024

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER RICHARDS, MD fits within the Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

321
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.

Compare Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 321 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

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.

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

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