Christopher Eric Rich, M.D.
Christopher Eric Rich is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Bozeman, MT with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher Eric Rich, M.D. has been part of the Bozeman medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, kidney disease, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.81/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in Montana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
931 Highland Blvd Suite 3260, Bozeman, MT 59715-6911
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202380.81/100
Montana avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.7%
Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
312
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
209
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,339
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $192k
Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Christopher Eric Rich's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Board certified · Apr 14, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
915 Highland Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59715-6902
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Christopher Eric Rich
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Eric Rich for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Bozeman required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Eric Rich
Dr. Rich is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bozeman, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 414-2410.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christopher Eric Rich
Practice Location
931 Highland Blvd Suite 3260, Bozeman, MT 59715-6911
Mailing Address
915 Highland Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59715-6902
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