Frances M. Christian, PHD, LCSW

Mental Health Counselor

Counselor

Frances M. Christian is a Mental Health Counselor based in Richmond, VA with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(804) 355-9322Richmond, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Frances M. Christian, PHD, LCSW runs an independent mental health counselor practice in Richmond, VA. Trained at University of Michigan Medical School (class of 1974), she has been practicing for over 52 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

1 of 66 Counselor providers in VASee all Counselor in Richmond52+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4870dNPPES updated 2013-01-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1805 Monument Ave Suite 614, Richmond, VA 23220-7005

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

16

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
69%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Depression
69%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1974

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. 52 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

CounselorMental Health in RichmondBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

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Taxonomy: 101YM0800X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1974)

Virtual Mental Health Care With Frances M. Christian

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Frances M. Christian for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Richmond 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 Frances M. Christian

Dr. Christian is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Richmond, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 355-9322.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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