Doctor Profile

Endocrinology · Endocrinology

Christy L. Richardson

MD · Endocrinology · University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
12277 DE PAUL DR
SUITE 403
Bridgeton, MO 63044
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 36+ Years Practicing
464
Medicare Patients / yr
8
Procedures Billed
36
Years Practicing
5
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Missouri, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Richardson is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 63044, MO — the Endocrinology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Richardson Does

Dr. Richardson served 464 Medicare patients across 781 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 38% below the average Endocrinology in Missouri (753 patients across 120 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)463272
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)12669
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)6430
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)5019
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)3332

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Richardson billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Richardson is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Alton Memorial Hospital

Alton, IL
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Christian Hospital Northeast

Saint Louis, MO
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis

Bridgeton, MO
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Ssm St Joseph Health Center

Saint Charles, MO
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

St Joseph's Hospital

Highland, IL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Richardson practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Richardson offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 12277 DE PAUL DR, SUITE 403, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Phone: (314) 738-2715

Area Safety Grade

F

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

26 min

Average commute time in this zip · 86% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

85.0145

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Endocrinology Doctors near 63044, MO

If Dr. Richardson isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest endocrinology doctors near 63044, MO:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Anoj K. GoelEndocrinology771<1 mi
Suresh ChodeEndocrinology2691.0 mi
Cynthia J. HerrickEndocrinology1943.4 mi
Veronica D. KimEndocrinology1613.4 mi
Paulina Cruz BravoEndocrinology1353.4 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Christy L. Richardson: Common Questions

Does Dr. Richardson accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Richardson is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Richardson depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 63044, MO →
Where is Dr. Richardson's office?
Dr. Richardson practices at 12277 DE PAUL DR, SUITE 403, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Phone: (314) 738-2715.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Richardson accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (314) 738-2715 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 63044, MO to see available options.
Does Dr. Richardson offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Richardson is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Richardson?
Dr. Richardson graduated in 1990 and has been practicing for approximately 36 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Richardson treated 464 Medicare patients across 8 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Richardson is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (314) 738-2715 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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