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- 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 460, La Jolla, CA 92037
About Dr. Richards
Kristen A. Richards, M.D. practices dermatology in La Jolla, CA. Kristen is a 1996 graduate of Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University. Medicare claims data shows Kristen provided 4,662 services to 2,330 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386657195.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (858) 362-8800
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
9850 GENESEE AVE SUITE 460
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,662 services · 2,330 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,344 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
340 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
260 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
191 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
180 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
166 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
112 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
94 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17314 |
90 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
79 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kristen A. Richards's specialty?
Kristen A. Richards is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
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Where can I find Kristen A. Richards?
Kristen A. Richards is listed at 9850 Genesee Ave Suite 460, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Kristen A. Richards?
The number on file is (858) 362-8800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Kristen A. Richards?
Kristen A. Richards's National Provider Identifier is 1386657195. 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 Kristen A. Richards's education?
Kristen A. Richards attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kristen A. Richards have?
Kristen A. Richards has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kristen A. Richards known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristen A. Richards performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristen A. Richards. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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