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- 201 Poplar St, Ideal, GA 31041
About Dr. Richards
Christopher Richards, M.D. practices family practice in Ideal, GA. Christopher is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 269 services to 201 patients. The services billed most often include detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus, detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep), and detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164475893.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (478) 244-2866
- Email not available
Practice Locations
201 POPLAR ST
Ideal, GA 31041
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
269 services · 201 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
94 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
55 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | Lab test | 87426 |
48 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
40 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
32 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Other 8
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Class of 2000 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Christopher Richards's specialty?
Christopher Richards is a family practice in Ideal, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christopher Richards?
Christopher Richards is listed at 201 Poplar St, Ideal, GA 31041. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Christopher Richards?
The number on file is (478) 244-2866. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher Richards?
Christopher Richards's National Provider Identifier is 1164475893. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Christopher Richards's education?
Christopher Richards attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher Richards have?
Christopher Richards has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christopher Richards known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher Richards the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher Richards. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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