CHRISTOPHER GAFFNEY MD
NPI 1245498682
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Hershey, PA

Active since May 31, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(800) 243-1455 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2024, Aug 16, 2024, Feb 6, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2023).

About Christopher Gaffney Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER GAFFNEY MD (NPI 1245498682) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD469702) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Texas Childrens Hosp, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boca Raton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245498682
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER GAFFNEYCredential: MD
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing Address500 University DrHershey, PA 17033-2360 · (800) 243-1455
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1245498682 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD469702✔ Licensed in FL · ME156950
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Pediatric RadiologyTaxonomy 2085P0229X · License ME156950 (FL)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13848 Fau BlvdBoca Raton, FL 33431-6437 · Phone (561) 455-3627

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid03624065MS
Medicaid2380478LA
MedicaidQ007905TN
Medicaid1245498682VT
Medicaid1245498682AL

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

Christopher Gaffney 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 ID4587979935
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150814013125, I20220915002202
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

8

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Gaffney reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Critical Care Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
Hershey, PA 17033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,216 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatric Gastroenterology
1020 GRINGS HILL RD
Reading, PA 19608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 479 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
2001 W 86TH ST
Indianapolis, IN 46260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana and Texas enrollments
  • 219 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
1 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
Tampa, FL 33606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
7103 FAIRWAY DR
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,639 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
9250 PINECROFT DR
Shenandoah, TX 77380
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,278 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Texas Childrens Hosp

Childrens · Houston, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number453304
Location6621 Fannin StreetHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.45
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.59

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.

Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

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 Gaffney's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Gaffney is 1245498682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2008.

Where is Christopher Gaffney located?

Christopher Gaffney practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (800) 243-1455.

What is Christopher Gaffney's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Gaffney enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Gaffney 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 Gaffney's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Gaffney reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group (Hershey, PA), Stc Pediatrics LLC (Reading, PA), Imaging Associates Of Indiana, PC (Indianapolis, IN), Mori Bean And Brooks Inc (Tampa, FL), University Of Miami (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) and 3 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 Gaffney's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Gaffney accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and 1 other insurer list Christopher Gaffney 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 Gaffney affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Gaffney is affiliated with Texas Childrens Hosp.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Gaffney was last updated on October 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.