Christopher Richards, PA-C
NPI 1699102525 · Physician Assistant · Greer, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Richards, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Greer, SC (NPI 1699102525).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699102525
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2028 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
506 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 103 | $71 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 97 | $55 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 93 | $161 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 76 | $42 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 48 | $162 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefadroxil | 251 | 236 |
| Dexamethasone | 243 | 227 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 216 | 172 |
| Celecoxib | 207 | 170 |
| Famotidine | 124 | 122 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 88 | 86 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 47 | 42 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-10-10
- Last updated
- 2021-06-30
- Certified
- 2021-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Richards's NPI number?
- Christopher Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699102525, 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 Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Richards located?
- Christopher Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 Medical Pkwy, Greer, SC 29650-2456.
- What is Christopher Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Richards is (864) 454-7422.
- 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 (1699102525) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.