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MICHAEL C. CHRISTOPHER MD
NPI 1205933744
Emergency Medicine in Phoenix, AZ

Active since September 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, 350 W. THOMAS ROAD, PHOENIX, AZ 85013(602) 406-3000(602) 406-7165 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Michael C. Christopher Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL C. CHRISTOPHER MD (NPI 1205933744) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (27106) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arizona College Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205933744
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL C. CHRISTOPHERCredential: MD
Location AddressST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, 350 W. THOMAS ROADPhoenix, AZ 85013
Mailing Address1241 W Mineral Ave, Suite 100Littleton, CO 80120-5685 · (303) 759-0854 · Fax (303) 759-0864
Phone(602) 406-3000
Fax(602) 406-7165
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 2009
✔ NPI 1205933744 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 27106
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, Phoenix, AZ 85013
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid475427AZ
OtherP00033440AZ · Rr Medicare
Medicare PINC502428AZ
Medicare UPINE67248AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael C. Christopher 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 ID1052212164
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040915000743
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
98 services98 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
69 services63 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
64 services63 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85013 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

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 Michael Christopher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Christopher is 1205933744. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2006.

Where is Michael Christopher located?

Michael Christopher practices at St. Joseph's Hospital 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013. The listed phone number is (602) 406-3000.

What is Michael Christopher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Michael Christopher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Christopher 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.

What insurance does Michael Christopher accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Michael Christopher 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 Michael Christopher was last updated on May 8, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.