Quick answers
- Does Christina M. Richards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christina M. 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 Christina M. Richards see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 41 Original Medicare patients and 798 services for Christina M. Richards. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christina M. Richards's NPI number?
- 1659027803. 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 Christina M. 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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 798 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)60 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)54 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)50 services
- Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free (84481)42 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)41 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 cholesterol59%
- Arthritis37%
- High blood pressure32%
- Osteoporosis29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christina M. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 780 Commercial St SE, Suite 100Salem, OR 97301 (830) 285‑8882
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christina M. Richards as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nexus Wound Consultants LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Salem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, OR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659027803 |
| 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