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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: insomnia, anxiety, depression, and more.

2185 Lemoine Avenue Unit 1 C
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

(833) 407-0830

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, LLC, MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC and Holy Name Medical Center.

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2185 Lemoine Avenue Unit 1 C
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Address:

2185 Lemoine Avenue Unit C
Fort Lee, NJ

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Some issues Dr. Christopher Richards, MD can help you with:

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.

doctor visit	70
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
mental health therapy	56

**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

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

doctor visit	118
hospital care	353
inpatient care	353
mental health therapy	94

**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

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

doctor visit	121
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
mental health therapy	86

**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

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

doctor visit	172
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174
mental health therapy	38

**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

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

doctor visit	118
mental health therapy	89

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

doctor visit	290
mental health therapy	190

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

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

doctor visit	431
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
mental health therapy	464

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

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	189
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
mental health therapy	146

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Female	56
Male	52

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	71
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	11
75 to 84	16
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD From 2014 - 2021

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	41
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	3
Dementia	18

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, LLC

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC

Holy Name Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher Richards, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: QualCare, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), MVP Health Care, WellCare, MHBP, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Humana, Fidelis Care, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, WellPoint, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America and NALC.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher Richards, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

QualCare

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

MVP Health Care

WellCare

MHBP

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

UnitedHealthcare

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Humana

Fidelis Care

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

WellPoint

Nippon Life Insurance Co of America

NALC

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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' areas of specialization are pediatric psychiatry and addiction medicine; he sees patients in Fort Lee, NJ. After completing medical school at Windsor University School of Medicine, Dr. Richards performed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center. He has indicated that his clinical interests include depression, anxiety, and insomnia. He can take several insurance carriers, including UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield. Dr. Richards is affiliated with Englewood Health, Saint Peter's Healthcare System, and Holy Name Hospital. His practice in is open to new patients as reported by DocSpot.

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

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Richards, MD From 2014 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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