DR. CHRISTOPHER LEE METCHNIKOFF M.D.
NPI 1023365939
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Sylmar, CA

Active since August 09, 2012PECOS Enrolled
14445 OLIVE VIEW DR # 2B-182, SYLMAR, CA 91342(747) 210-3205(747) 210-4573 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Lee Metchnikoff M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER LEE METCHNIKOFF M.D. (NPI 1023365939) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Sylmar, California, licensed in California (A129294) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023365939
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER LEE METCHNIKOFFCredential: M.D.
Location Address14445 OLIVE VIEW DR # 2B-182Sylmar, CA 91342-1437
Mailing Address1000 W. Carson Street, Box 400Torrance, CA 90509-2910 · (310) 222-2401
Fax(747) 210-4573
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 2019
NPI 1023365939 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License Licensed in CA · A129294
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A129294 (CA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 207RA0401X · License A129294 (CA)
14445 OLIVE VIEW DR # 2B-182, Sylmar, CA 91342

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher Lee Metchnikoff M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$14.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$67.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Internal Medicine
14445 OLIVE VIEW DR # 2B-182
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
14445 OLIVE VIEW DR # 2B-182
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Internal Medicine
14445 OLIVE VIEW DR # 2B-182
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Internal Medicine
14445 OLIVE VIEW DR # 2B-182
SYLMAR, CA 91342

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 Metchnikoff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Metchnikoff is 1023365939. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2012.

Where is Christopher Metchnikoff located?

Christopher Metchnikoff practices at 14445 Olive View Dr # 2b-182, Sylmar, CA 91342. The listed phone number is (747) 210-3205.

What is Christopher Metchnikoff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Christopher Metchnikoff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Metchnikoff is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Metchnikoff was last updated on December 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.