CHRISTOPHER JOHN WESSELMAN M.D
NPI 1063704195
Emergency Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA

Active since May 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
1555 SOQUEL DR, DOMINICAN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPT, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065(831) 462-7710 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Christopher John Wesselman M.d NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER JOHN WESSELMAN M.D (NPI 1063704195) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (A136821) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063704195
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER JOHN WESSELMANCredential: M.D
Location Address1555 SOQUEL DR, DOMINICAN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPTSanta Cruz, CA 95065-1705
Mailing Address1555 Soquel Dr, Dominican Hospital Emergency DeptSanta Cruz, CA 95065-1705 · (831) 462-7710
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSKansas City University Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 2015
NPI 1063704195 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in CA · A136821
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

1555 SOQUEL DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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 John Wesselman M.d 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 ID7214243377
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150903001893
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
414 services404 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
221 services209 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
146 services144 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
39 services38 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95065 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
$96.03 typical visit price
range $62.97 – $186.69
Typical copayment $24.00 (range $15.74 – $46.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.72 typical visit price
range $21.02 – $153.16
Typical copayment $27.43 (range $5.25 – $38.29)
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.

94.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.67
Improvement Activities40
Cost97.14

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.

Anesthesiology
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult)
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Emergency Medicine
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Perfusionist
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Nurse Practitioner
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Emergency Medicine
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

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 Wesselman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Wesselman is 1063704195. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2011.

Where is Christopher Wesselman located?

Christopher Wesselman practices at 1555 Soquel Dr Dominican Hospital Emergency Dept, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. The listed phone number is (831) 462-7710.

What is Christopher Wesselman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Wesselman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Wesselman 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Wesselman was last updated on October 9, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.