Christopher Richards, M.D.
NPI 1629362066 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Richards, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1629362066).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629362066
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 258089 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
974 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 352 | $152 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 144 | $15 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 109 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 66 | $124 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 66 | $219 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 47 | $12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 135 | 34 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 57 | 28 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 49 | 13 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 39 | 19 |
| Azithromycin | 31 | 17 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34,983 across 37 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-02
- Last updated
- 2017-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Richards's NPI number?
- Christopher Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629362066, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Richards's specialty?
- Christopher Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Richards located?
- Christopher Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215-5400.
- What is Christopher Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Richards is (617) 667-7000.
- Does Christopher Richards accept Medicare?
- Christopher Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Richards's NPI (1629362066) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.