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DR. CHRISTOPHER G PUCHFERRAN MD
NPI 1104288836
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in North Miami Beach, FL

Active since March 22, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
160 NW 170TH ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33169(305) 651-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 21, 2026, Feb 10, 2025, Aug 2, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Christopher G Puchferran Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER G PUCHFERRAN MD (NPI 1104288836) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in North Miami Beach, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME135434) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jackson Health System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104288836
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER G PUCHFERRANCredential: MD
Location Address160 NW 170TH STNorth Miami Beach, FL 33169-5521
Mailing Address4581 Weston Road, Box 327Weston, FL 33331-3141 · (305) 654-5221 · Fax (305) 654-6872
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1104288836 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME135434
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0204X · License W7897 (TX)
160 NW 170TH ST, North Miami Beach, FL 33169

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550-8307 · Phone (956) 389-6565
Location 24250 Hospital DrMarianna, FL 32446-1917 · Phone (850) 526-2200 · Fax (850) 718-2844

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher G Puchferran 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 ID7618357427
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220710000010, I20240923003013
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Puchferran reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vascular & Interventional Radiology
160 NW 170TH ST
North Miami Beach, FL 33169
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
Health Service
11501 SW 40TH ST
Miami, FL 33165
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 202 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
8950 N KENDALL DR
Miami, FL 33176
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 318 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
1 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
Tampa, FL 33606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,130 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
4250 HOSPITAL DR
Marianna, FL 32446
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 180 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
575 HILL COUNTRY DR, STE 202
Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
15533 E BROADWAY AVE
Spokane Valley, WA 99037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
33 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Jackson Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100022
Location1611 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Steward North Shore Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100029
Location1100 NW 95th StMiami, FL 33150 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Walton Beach, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100223
Location1000 Mar-Walt DrFort Walton Beach, FL 32547 · Okaloosa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida Fawcett Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Port Charlotte, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100236
Location21298 Olean BlvdPort Charlotte, FL 33952 · Charlotte County
Emergency services

Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Panama City, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100242
Location449 W 23rd StPanama City, FL 32405 · Bay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33169 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
$96.13 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $24.03 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$75.86 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $18.96 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
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.

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.

Radiology (Neuroradiology)
160 NW 170TH ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33169
Internal Medicine
160 NW 170TH ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33169
Nurse Practitioner
160 NW 170TH ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33169
Internal Medicine
160 NW 170TH ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33169
Psychiatric Unit
160 NW 170TH ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33169
Family Medicine
160 NW 170TH ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33169
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
160 NW 170TH ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33169
Internal Medicine
160 NW 170TH ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33169

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 Puchferran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Puchferran is 1104288836. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2016.

Where is Christopher Puchferran located?

Christopher Puchferran practices at 160 NW 170th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33169. The listed phone number is (305) 651-1100.

What is Christopher Puchferran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Christopher Puchferran enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Puchferran 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Puchferran's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Puchferran reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Apexx Radiology Of South Florida, LLP (North Miami Beach, FL), Leon Medical Centers LLC (Miami, FL), Baptist Outpatient Services Inc (Miami, FL), Mori Bean And Brooks Inc (Tampa, FL), ER Physician Group At Jackson Hospital (Marianna, FL) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Puchferran's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Puchferran accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Christopher Puchferran as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Puchferran affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Puchferran is affiliated with Jackson Health System, Steward North Shore Medical Center, Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, Hca Florida Fawcett Hospital and Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Puchferran was last updated on September 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 38 days 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.