Quick answers
- Does Kristen A. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen A. Richards accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kristen A. Richards see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 511 Original Medicare patients and 4,921 services for Kristen A. Richards. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen A. Richards's NPI number?
- 1386657195. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kristen A. Richards, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 511 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,921 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,344 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)690 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)507 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)340 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)260 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Osteoporosis21%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen A. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 460La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 362‑8800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen A. Richards as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Torrey Pines Dermatology a Medical Corporation3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in California →
Other dermatologic surgeons in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Torrey Pines Dermatology a Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386657195 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians