Dr. Christopher Francis Richards , MD
Emergency Medicine • Bend, OR
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Bend, OR. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Richards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1501 NE MEDICAL CENTER DR.
Dr. Richards is affiliated with Bend Memorial Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1501 Ne Medical Center Dr
Bend, OR 977016051
Medicare Profile & Education
Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine
1993
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Bend, OR
Practicing in Bend, OR (1105 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99285
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
|
90 | 89 | $1375.00 | $163.36 |
|
93010
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
|
79 | 75 | $65.00 | $7.67 |
|
99291
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
|
26 | 26 | $1684.00 | $199.90 |
|
99284
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
|
11 | 11 | $947.00 | $106.03 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2026-04-23NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Bend Memorial Clinic Pc
1501 Ne Medical Ctr Dr, Bend, OR 977016051
Phone: 5413822811
Secondary Practice Locations
St Charles Medical Center, Bend, 2500 Ne Neff Blvd
Bend, OR 977016015
Phone: 5413824321
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Family Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Family Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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Registered at 1501 NE MEDICAL CENTER DR, BEND, OR 977016051 (Tel: 5413824900)
Registered at 1501 NE MEDICAL CENTER DR, BEND, OR 977016051 (Tel: 5413824900)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER, BEND, 2500 NE NEFF BLVD, BEND, OR 977016015 (Tel: 5413824321)
Registered at 2875 NW LUCUS CT, BEND, OR 977015629 (Tel: 5033107396)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER RICHARDS, MD
Emergency Medicine (License #MD22784 in OR)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1501 Ne Medical Center Dr
Bend, OR 977016051
Phone: 5413824900
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