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CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD

Periodontics in RICHMOND, Virginia. 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
410
Medicare Part D claims · 226 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$509.78
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 410 claims across 226 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $509.78 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD filed 410 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RICHMOND, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/22/2012

NPI 1083987937

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

410 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Periodontics share within Virginia

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Periodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — 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.

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CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD is a Periodontics provider practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD. NPI: 1083987937. 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, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DMD credentials at 4909 GROVE AVENUE, RICHMOND, VA, 23226, with a listed phone of (804) 355-6593. NPI 1083987937 was issued on 02/22/2012. 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 410 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 226 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.7%. 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.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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

4909 GROVE AVENUE
RICHMOND, VA 23226

Provider Details

NPI 1083987937
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/22/2012

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$510

Largest payer

Straumann USA LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

410
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
226
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
442
Total Day Supply
4,239
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
126 (30.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
210

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
157
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
109
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
40
Cephalexin
26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15
Doxycycline Hyclate
12

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

Periodontics Overview

How CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD's 410 claims are above the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Periodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD specializes in Periodontics and practices in RICHMOND, Virginia. Credentials: DMD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD wrote 410 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 226 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD located?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD is located at 4909 GROVE AVENUE, RICHMOND, VA, 23226. Phone: (804) 355-6593.
What is CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083987937, issued on 02/22/2012.
Does CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD had 126 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.7%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 410 Part D claims and 226 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER RICHARDSON, DMD's NPI is 1083987937 with credentials DMD. 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.

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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