2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1386872265 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D.

Surgery Physician in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 315 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
MIPS score
36.3008/100
▼ 47 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 315 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 36.3008/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 36.3008 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,196 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2009

NPI 1386872265

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,196 608% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

36.3008/100 46.79919999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Surgery Physician share within Nevada

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Nevada

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
36.3008/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 36.3008/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%36.3%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 36.3008/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 RICHARDSON, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1386872265. 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 RICHARDSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3196 S MARYLAND PKWY, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89109, with a listed phone of (702) 369-7152. NPI 1386872265 was issued on 06/30/2009. 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 1,196 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 315 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $48K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 36.3008/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

3196 S MARYLAND PKWY
LAS VEGAS, NV 89109

Provider Details

NPI 1386872265
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

36.3008
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. 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.

EYE AND COSMETIC SURGERY LLC
HENDERSON, NV

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,196
Total Claims
$48K
Total Drug Cost
315
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,318
Total Day Supply
30,139
Generic Drug Cost
$31K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 142, 75-84: 113, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
593
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
258
Ofloxacin
62
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
55
Latanoprost
50
Prednisolone Acetate
30
Ketorolac Tromethamine
19
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
18
Loteprednol Etabonate
13
Restasis
Cyclosporine
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Surgery Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D.'s 1,196 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. wrote 1,196 Medicare Part D claims totaling $48K in drug costs for 315 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 36.3008/100 (Quality: 60). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. is located at 3196 S MARYLAND PKWY, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89109. Phone: (702) 369-7152.
What is CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386872265, issued on 06/30/2009.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Erythromycin, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,196 Part D claims and 315 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1386872265 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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