CHRISTOPHER GEORGE BRINKMAN PA-C
NPI 1013679729
Physician Assistant in Bethlehem, PA

Active since October 10, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(866) 785-8537 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2025, Oct 10, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Christopher George Brinkman Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER GEORGE BRINKMAN PA-C (NPI 1013679729) is an individual physician assistant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OA005878) and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013679729
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER GEORGE BRINKMANCredential: PA-C
Location Address801 OSTRUM STBethlehem, PA 18015-1000
Mailing Address4560 Par CtCenter Valley, PA 18034-8512 · (845) 616-0451
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2025
NPI 1013679729 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses Licensed in PA · OA005878 Licensed in PA · MA063036
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher George Brinkman Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8628468220
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211213002215
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390049
Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coaldale, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390183
Location360 W Ruddle StreetCoaldale, PA 18218 · Schuylkill County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Obstetrics & Gynecology
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Emergency Medicine
801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Brinkman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Brinkman is 1013679729. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2021.

Where is Christopher Brinkman located?

Christopher Brinkman practices at 801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015. The listed phone number is (866) 785-8537.

What is Christopher Brinkman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Christopher Brinkman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Brinkman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Christopher Brinkman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Brinkman is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem and St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Brinkman was last updated on June 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.