CHRISTOPHER A LEWIS PA-C
NPI 1275781981
Physician Assistant in Tehachapi, CA
About Christopher A Lewis Pa-c NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHRISTOPHER A LEWIS PA-C (NPI 1275781981) is an individual physician assistant in Tehachapi, California, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA053552) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.Information from the official NPPES registry record.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christopher Lewis is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 93561 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $91.09
- Minimum New Patient Price $59.26
- Maximum New Patient Price $178.09
- Average New Patient Copayment $22.77
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.81
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.52
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $73.67
- Minimum Established Patient Price $19.34
- Maximum Established Patient Price $145.64
- Average Established Patient Copayment $18.41
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.83
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.41
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Yes | N/A |
| Clinicians would attest to reviewing the patients’ history of controlled substance prescription using state prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) data prior to the issuance of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (CSII) opioid prescription lasting longer than 3 days. For the transition year, clinicians would attest to 60 percent review of applicable patient’s history. For the Quality Payment Program Year 2 and future years, clinicians would attest to 75 percent review of applicable patient’s history performance. | ||
| Implementation of improvements that contribute to more timely communication of test results | Yes | N/A |
| Timely communication of test results defined as timely identification of abnormal test results with timely follow-up. | ||
| Regularly assess the patient experience of care through surveys, advisory councils and/or other mechanisms. | Yes | N/A |
| Regularly assess the patient experience of care through surveys, advisory councils and/or other mechanisms. | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275781981, enumerated as an "individual" on September 05, 2008.
The provider is located at 161 N MILL ST TEHACHAPI, CA 93561 and the phone number is (661) 822-9054.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.
