CHRISTOPHER W RIAL DO
NPI 1174844310
Family Medicine - Sports Medicine in Erie, PA

Q: What is Christopher Rial's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Rial is 1174844310. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2010.

Q: What is Christopher Rial's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QS0010X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Rial was last updated on April 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since June 22, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5401 PEACH ST STE 3500, ERIE, PA 16509(814) 868-2179(814) 868-2346 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Christopher W Rial Do NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER W RIAL DO (NPI 1174844310) is an individual sports medicine provider in Erie, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS015906) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Millcreek Community Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Corry.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174844310

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207QS0010X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER W RIALCredential: DO

Location Address5401 PEACH ST STE 3500Erie, PA 16509-2601

Mailing Address1 Lecom PlErie, PA 16505-2571 · Fax (814) 868-2522

Phone(814) 868-2179

Fax(814) 868-2346

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJune 22, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 2023

NPPES CertifiedApril 19, 2023

✔ NPI 1174844310 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QS0010X

License✔ Licensed in PA · OS015906

Definition

A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

5401 PEACH ST STE 3500, Erie, PA 16509

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1965 Shamrock LnCorry, PA 16407-9121 · Phone (814) 665-8288 · Fax (814) 664-8618

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1029038360001PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher W Rial Do 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 ID4284857129

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140522001547

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

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

Millcreek Community Hospital

Same address

Orthopaedic Surgery

5401 PEACH ST STE 3300
Erie, PA 16509

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1871128447 (Pennsylvania)
6 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1952935892 (814) 868-7840

Corry Memorial Hospital Association

18 mi

Rural Health

101 E HIGH ST
Union City, PA 16438

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1124406376 (Pennsylvania)
19 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1255967956 (814) 664-4641

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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

77 services28 patients

Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 1-2 body regions 98925

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a hands-on method where doctors use their hands to diagnose and treat illnesses. For 1-2 body regions, the doctor focuses on specific areas like your back or neck, using techniques to alleviate pain, restore function, and promote healing.

31 services11 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.

22 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Millcreek Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Erie, PA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390198

Location5515 Peach StreetErie, PA 16509 · Erie County

Emergency services

Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Corry, PA

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number391308

Location965 Shamrock LaneCorry, PA 16407 · Erie County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16509 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 4

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

MILLCREEK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

5401 PEACH ST STE 3500
ERIE, PA 16509

Erie County (814) 868-2179

ADNAN BARAZI MD

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

5401 PEACH ST STE 3500
ERIE, PA 16509

Erie County (814) 868-2179

MONIKA ANDREA MURILLO MD

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

5401 PEACH ST STE 3500
ERIE, PA 16509

Erie County (814) 868-2179

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ERIE

Orthopaedic Surgery

5401 PEACH ST STE 3500
ERIE, PA 16509

Erie County (814) 868-2179

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 Rial's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Rial is 1174844310. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2010.

Where is Christopher Rial located?

Christopher Rial practices at 5401 Peach St Ste 3500, Erie, PA 16509. The listed phone number is (814) 868-2179.

What is Christopher Rial's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QS0010X.

Is Christopher Rial enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Rial 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 Rial's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Rial reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Millcreek Community Hospital (Erie, PA) and Corry Memorial Hospital Association (Union City, PA). 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 Rial's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Rial accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Christopher Rial 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 Rial affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Rial is affiliated with Millcreek Community Hospital and Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Rial was last updated on April 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.