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MR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES OCTAVE
NPI 1134083694
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since December 10, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241(412) 831-0355 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Christopher James Octave NPPES

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

MR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES OCTAVE (NPI 1134083694) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (SP034397) and active in the NPI registry since December 2025. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134083694
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameMR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES OCTAVE
Location Address180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304Pittsburgh, PA 15241-1041
Mailing Address26 S 28th St Apt 302Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2346 · (681) 404-0187
Phone(412) 831-0355
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateDecember 10, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1134083694 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in PA · SP034397
180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia.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

Mr. Christopher James Octave 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 ID9537637517
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260519001726
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Octave reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Washington Physician Services
15 mi
Family Medicine
95 LEONARD AVE, BLDG 2 4TH FLOOR
Washington, PA 15301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316917669 (724) 229-1756
Cognitive Medicine Practice PLLC
25 mi
Psychiatry
310 AMERICAN WAY STE A
Weirton, WV 26062
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760789093 (304) 797-6410

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15241 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

MRS. LATIA INEZ PARKS MSW
Social Worker
180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
Allegheny County (412) 831-0355
LEAH HERMAN
Social Worker (Clinical)
180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
Allegheny County (412) 831-0355
KRISTIE MARIE KNIGHTS MS, LPC
Counselor (Professional)
180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
Allegheny County (412) 831-0355
JACQUELINE MARIE PREAUX
Counselor
180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
Allegheny County (412) 831-0355
NEW DIRECTIONS MENTAL HEALTH, PC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
Allegheny County (412) 831-0355
JULIANA COLLINS
Counselor (Mental Health)
180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
Allegheny County (412) 831-0355
TIMOTHY G LESACA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
Allegheny County (412) 831-0355
DR. JACQUELINE MARIE PARTEE PMHNP-BC, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
180 FORT COUCH RD STE 304
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241
Allegheny County (412) 831-0355

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 Octave's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Octave is 1134083694. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 10, 2025.

Where is Christopher Octave located?

Christopher Octave practices at 180 Fort Couch Rd Ste 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15241. The listed phone number is (412) 831-0355.

What is Christopher Octave's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Christopher Octave enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Octave 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 Octave's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Octave reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Washington Physician Services (Washington, PA) and Cognitive Medicine Practice PLLC (Weirton, WV). 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 Octave's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Octave accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia list Christopher Octave 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Octave was last updated on December 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.