DR. KHRISTINE MORTEL PAPA MD
NPI 1073741799
Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, CA

Active since July 01, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2531 CHESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301(661) 337-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Khristine Mortel Papa Md NPPES

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

DR. KHRISTINE MORTEL PAPA MD (NPI 1073741799) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A119533) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073741799
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KHRISTINE MORTEL PAPACredential: MD
Location Address2531 CHESTER AVEBakersfield, CA 93301-2012
Mailing Address2531 Chester AveBakersfield, CA 93301-2012 · (661) 337-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2012
NPI 1073741799 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses Licensed in CA · A119533 Licensed in PA · MT194191
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2531 CHESTER AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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

Dr. Khristine Mortel Papa Md 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 ID1254583115
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121129000222
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
268 services129 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
192 services82 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
125 services123 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
72 services69 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93301 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
$135.05 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $33.76 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
93%59 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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
2 suppliers90 claims90 services$14.59 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
3 suppliers91 claims91 services$71.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$15.18 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 11

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

Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
2531 CHESTER AVE, MEDICAL OFFICE BLDG
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
General Acute Care Hospital
2531 CHESTER AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Hospitalist
2531 CHESTER AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Surgery
2531 CHESTER AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2531 CHESTER AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Urology
2531 CHESTER AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Pharmacist
2531 CHESTER AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Surgery
2531 CHESTER AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

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 Khristine Papa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Khristine Papa is 1073741799. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2009.

Where is Khristine Papa located?

Khristine Papa practices at 2531 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The listed phone number is (661) 337-7000.

What is Khristine Papa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Khristine Papa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Khristine Papa 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 Khristine Papa was last updated on September 14, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.