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CHRISTOPHER MUNGA GAKWA
NPI 1205355831
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Boise, ID

Active since September 14, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100, BOISE, ID 83702(208) 338-4699 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 16, 2023, Jul 21, 2022, Oct 2, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher Munga Gakwa NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER MUNGA GAKWA (NPI 1205355831) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Boise, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (58379) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boise.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205355831
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MUNGA GAKWA
Location Address1276 W RIVER ST STE 100Boise, ID 83702-7083
Mailing Address1276 W River St Ste 100Boise, ID 83702-7083 · (208) 338-4699
Phone(208) 338-4699
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1205355831 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 ID · 58379
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100, Boise, ID 83702
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19492 W Fairview AveBoise, ID 83704-8101 · Phone (208) 284-7100 · Fax (208) 213-3659

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Molina Healthcare, PacificSource Health Plans and more.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

Christopher Munga Gakwa 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 ID3375892565
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180821003419
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Gakwa reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Access Behavioral Health Services
Same address
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W. RIVER ST., SUITE 100
Boise, ID 83702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487700589 (208) 338-4699
Dwyer & Harrington, PLLC
3.9 mi
Nurse Practitioner
5985 W STATE ST
Boise, ID 83703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568589596 (208) 853-0071
Healthy Mind Behavioral Health Clinic LLC
4.3 mi
Psychiatric/Mental Health, Child & Family
9492 W FAIRVIEW AVE
Boise, ID 83704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710766159 (208) 284-7100

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 2

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 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.
172 services46 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boise, ID
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number130007
Location1055 North Curtis RoadBoise, ID 83706 · Ada County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83702 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
$81.13 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $20.28 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.26 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
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.

DANIELLE ASHLIN GRAFFIS
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Ada County (208) 781-8507
AARON LAMAR ANDREASEN LPC
Counselor
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Ada County (208) 338-4699
CASEY MATTHEWS
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Ada County (208) 919-2453
MARY KATHERINE CLARK
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Ada County (208) 781-8504
MARIE BRANCH
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Ada County (208) 338-4699
CAITLYN ELIZABETH BROTZMAN BSW
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Ada County (208) 671-5744
JOSHUA RUGG
Community/Behavioral Health
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Ada County (208) 338-4699
TAYLOR WILSON LMSW
Social Worker
1276 W RIVER ST STE 100
BOISE, ID 83702
Ada County (208) 338-4699

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 Gakwa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Gakwa is 1205355831. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2017.

Where is Christopher Gakwa located?

Christopher Gakwa practices at 1276 W River St Ste 100, Boise, ID 83702. The listed phone number is (208) 338-4699.

What is Christopher Gakwa's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Gakwa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Gakwa 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 Gakwa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Gakwa reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Access Behavioral Health Services (Boise, ID), Dwyer & Harrington, PLLC (Boise, ID) and Healthy Mind Behavioral Health Clinic LLC (Boise, ID). 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 Gakwa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Gakwa accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., Molina Healthcare, PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan and Select Health list Christopher Gakwa 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 Gakwa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Gakwa is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Gakwa was last updated on April 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.