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 348 Original Medicare patients and 785 services for Christina M. Richards. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christina M. Richards's NPI number?
- 1730566480. 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 | 348 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 785 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)320 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)125 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)107 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)73 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)55 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Heart failure40%
Hospitals where Christina M. Richards works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christina M. Richards at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Bitterroot Health - Daly HospitalHamilton, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271340
- Community Hospital of AnacondaAnaconda, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271335
- St. Patrick HospitalMissoula, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270014
Practice locations
Addresses where Christina M. Richards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 401 Railroad St WMissoula, MT 59802 (406) 258‑4789
- 500 W Broadway StMissoula, MT 59802 (406) 329‑5828
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christina M. Richards as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Providence Health and Services Mt362 clinicians in the group
- Partnership Health Center Inc50 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other family doctors in Missoula
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missoula, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Providence Health and Services Mt
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730566480 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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