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CHRISTOPHER FABER
NPI 1063485951
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since February 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 5TH AVE, 4TH FLOOR FALK, COMPREHENSIVE LUNG CENTER, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 648-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christopher Faber NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER FABER (NPI 1063485951) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD034352E) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc St Margaret, and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063485951
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER FABER
Location Address3601 5TH AVE, 4TH FLOOR FALK, COMPREHENSIVE LUNG CENTERPittsburgh, PA 15213-3403
Mailing Address3601 5th Ave, 4th Floor Falk, Comprehensive Lung CenterPittsburgh, PA 15213-3403
Phone(412) 648-6161
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateFebruary 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1063485951 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD034352E
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License MD034352E (PA)
3601 5TH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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 Faber 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 ID4688703077
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100524000308
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
165 services133 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
122 services105 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
116 services100 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
95 services84 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
80 services58 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
56 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Upmc St Margaret

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390102
Location815 Freeport RoadPittsburgh, PA 15215 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Upmc Passavant

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390107
Location9100 Babcock BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390114
Location300 Halket StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Upmc East

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroeville, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390328
Location2775 Mosside BoulevardMonroeville, PA 15146 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 23

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers31 claims31 services$30.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable A7005
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$12.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers19 claims19 services$83.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers15 claims37 services$27.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims69 services$12.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers23 claims23 services$41.45 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 20

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

CHRISTINE PEOPLES
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
3601 5TH AVE, SUITE 3B FALK MEDICAL BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-6700
RIMA ABDEL MASSIH
Internal Medicine
3601 5TH AVE, SUITE 3A
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-6273
NOEL PREVOST
Physician Assistant
3601 5TH AVE, SUITE 5A FALK MEDICAL BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-3263
MELODY IVES CRNP
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
3601 5TH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 383-8700
PETER VELDKAMP
Specialist
3601 5TH AVE, 610 FALK MEDICAL BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-5399
DR. BRIAN A. POTOSKI PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
3601 5TH AVE, FALK MEDICAL BLDG., SUITE 3A
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-6401
MS. LAURA ELIZABETH HARNISH RDN
Dietitian, Registered
3601 5TH AVE, STE 1-B, ROOM 145-B
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 692-4497
LAURA FERRIS
Specialist
3601 5TH AVE, SUITE 5A FALK MEDICAL BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-3263

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 Faber's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Faber is 1063485951. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 10, 2006.

Where is Christopher Faber located?

Christopher Faber practices at 3601 5th Ave 4th Floor Falk, Comprehensive Lung Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 648-6161.

What is Christopher Faber's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Christopher Faber enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Faber 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 Faber affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Faber is affiliated with Upmc St Margaret, Upmc Passavant, Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside and Upmc East.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Faber was last updated on January 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.