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Dr. Christopher Richards, MD

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Specializes in: Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
Windsor University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: anxiety, insomnia, depression, and more.
2185 Lemoine Avenue Unit 1c
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ specializing in psychiatry, pediatric psychiatry and addiction medicine. He graduated from Windsor University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is affiliated with Saint Peter's Healthcare System, Englewood Health, TRI AMERICA HEALTH AND WELLNESS and Holy Name Medical Center.

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2185 Lemoine Avenue Unit 1c
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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2185 Lemoine Avenue Unit C
Fort Lee, NJ
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Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Richards, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

individual therapy
mental health therapy
talk therapy

In 2013, Dr. Christopher Richards, MD had a list price for individual therapy, mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 72
hospital care 221
inpatient care 221
mental health therapy 58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD.

Gender
Male 88
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 124
Black 0
Hispanic 37
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 15
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated during 2014 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 38
Dementia 28
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 120
hospital care 354
inpatient care 354
mental health therapy 96

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD.

Gender
Male 248
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 338
Black 0
Hispanic 110
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 74
Less than 65 242

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated during 2015 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 44
Dementia 37
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 123
hospital care 94
inpatient care 94
mental health therapy 88

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 132
Black 0
Hispanic 43
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 12
Less than 65 105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 42
Dementia 41
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 174
hospital care 175
inpatient care 175
mental health therapy 40

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 124
Black 0
Hispanic 38
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 13
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated during 2017 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and dementia.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 39
Dementia 46
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 120
mental health therapy 91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated during 2019 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 292
mental health therapy 192

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 23
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated during 2020 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 35
Dementia 35
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ during 2021 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 358
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17
mental health therapy 316

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 32
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 30
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 14
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated during 2021 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 26
Dementia 26
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ during 2022 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 75
hospital care 91
inpatient care 91
mental health therapy 150

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 49
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 59
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 19
85 and over 14
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated during 2022 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and dementia.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 25
Dementia 38
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ during 2023 were mental health therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 212
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67
mental health therapy 172

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 43
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 45
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated during 2023 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and dementia.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 36
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

doctor visit 171
hospital care 145
inpatient care 145
mental health therapy 133

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD.

Gender
Male 64
Female 76
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 94
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 25
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 24
85 and over 14
Less than 65 62
65 to 74 34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Richards, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Cancer 6
Dementia 31

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Richards, MD graduated from Windsor University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Harlem Hospital Center. He is certified by the Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Windsor University School of Medicine

Residency: Harlem Hospital Center

Board Certification: Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Peter's Healthcare System
Englewood Health
TRI AMERICA HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Holy Name Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. $273 LATUDA
$273
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. $116 AUSTEDO
$116
Brainsway USA INC $54 Brainsway Deep TMS
$54
Nevro Corp. $33 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System
$33
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. $26 FANAPT
$26
Other $14 Adzenys XR-ODT
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $516

Biography

Dr. Christopher Richards' specialties are general practice, pediatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He attended Windsor University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Harlem Hospital Center for residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Richards include depression, substance use disorder, and anxiety. His professional affiliations include Englewood Health, Saint Peter's Healthcare System, and Holy Name Hospital. DocSpot reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in.

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