2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1245247006 M.D.
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DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in TUCKER, Georgia. 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
718
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. filed 718 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in TUCKER, Georgia, prescribing 92% generic.

718
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

718 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2006

NPI 1245247006

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

718 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within Georgia

1. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 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).

DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 CRESCENT CENTER PKWY, TUCKER, GA, 30084, with a listed phone of (770) 496-3609. NPI 1245247006 was issued on 08/02/2006. 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 718 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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

200 CRESCENT CENTER PKWY
TUCKER, GA 30084

Provider Details

NPI 1245247006
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEREK 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.

THE SOUTHEAST PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
ATLANTA, GA

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

DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 718 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.

718
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,619
Total Day Supply
48,115
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 27, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
71
Duloxetine Hcl
54
Fluoxetine Hcl
54
Quetiapine Fumarate
48
Mirtazapine
40
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
37
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
37
Sertraline Hcl
33
Bupropion Hcl
30
Escitalopram Oxalate
30

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

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview

How DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider

DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.'s 718 claims are above the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.'s specialty?
DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in TUCKER, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. wrote 718 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
Where is DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. located?
DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. is located at 200 CRESCENT CENTER PKWY, TUCKER, GA, 30084. Phone: (770) 496-3609.
What is DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245247006, issued on 08/02/2006.
Does DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl, Fluoxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 718 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.'s credentials?
DEREK RICHARDSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1245247006 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.
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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