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DR. CHRISTOPHER M PAWLINGA M.D.
NPI 1255488342
Family Medicine in Schenectady, NY

Active since January 04, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1667 ELIZABETH ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303(518) 356-5377(518) 881-1489 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher M Pawlinga M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER M PAWLINGA M.D. (NPI 1255488342) is an individual family medicine provider in Schenectady, New York, licensed in New York (236500) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255488342
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER M PAWLINGACredential: M.D.
Location Address1667 ELIZABETH STSchenectady, NY 12303-3805
Mailing Address1667 Elizabeth StSchenectady, NY 12303-3805 · (518) 356-5377 · Fax (518) 881-1489
Phone(518) 356-5377
Fax(518) 881-1489
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 2013
✔ NPI 1255488342 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 236500
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1667 ELIZABETH ST, Schenectady, NY 12303
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicaid02685990NY
Medicare PINJ400091397NY
Other702232NY · Ghi/hmo
Medicare UPINI42414NY
Other131001000109NY · Fidelis
Other7348A1NY · Empire Bluecross Blueshield
Other7372689NY · Aetna

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher M Pawlinga M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Pawlinga reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Medical Director Services PC
329 mi
Geriatric Medicine
11974 EDGEHILL TERRACE RD
Princess Anne, MD 21853
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 325 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871955807 (212) 734-6621

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 12303 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
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

KRISTEN LEE HEBERT
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1667 ELIZABETH ST
SCHENECTADY, NY 12303
Schenectady County (315) 868-8633
JENNIFER T HENSON MD
Family Medicine
1667 ELIZABETH ST
SCHENECTADY, NY 12303
Schenectady County (518) 356-5377
JASON J LEE PA
Physician Assistant
1667 ELIZABETH ST
SCHENECTADY, NY 12303
Schenectady County (518) 356-5377
KATHRYN E MCINTOSH PA
Physician Assistant
1667 ELIZABETH ST
SCHENECTADY, NY 12303
Schenectady County (518) 356-5377

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 Pawlinga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Pawlinga is 1255488342. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007.

Where is Christopher Pawlinga located?

Christopher Pawlinga practices at 1667 Elizabeth St, Schenectady, NY 12303. The listed phone number is (518) 356-5377.

What is Christopher Pawlinga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Christopher Pawlinga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Pawlinga is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Pawlinga's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Pawlinga reassigns Medicare benefits to Medical Director Services PC (Princess Anne, MD). The 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 Pawlinga's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Pawlinga was last updated on December 23, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.