MR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES SCHALLER PA-C
NPI 1285060426
Physician Assistant in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Christopher Schaller's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Schaller is 1285060426. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2013.

Q: What is Christopher Schaller's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Active since September 19, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1304 FAWCETT AVE STE 100, TACOMA, WA 98402(253) 761-4200(253) 761-4201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2019, Jan 24, 2019, Mar 5, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Mr. Christopher James Schaller Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES SCHALLER PA-C (NPI 1285060426) is an individual physician assistant in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (PA6041339) and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Highline Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285060426

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES SCHALLERCredential: PA-C

Location Address1304 FAWCETT AVE STE 100Tacoma, WA 98402-1900

Mailing AddressPo Box 1535Tacoma, WA 98401-1535 · (253) 761-4200 · Fax (253) 383-3553

Phone(253) 761-4200

Fax(253) 761-4201

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 30, 2024

✔ NPI 1285060426 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in WA · PA6041339

Definition

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.

1304 FAWCETT AVE STE 100, Tacoma, WA 98402

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Other Identifiers 5

Other0369864WA · L&i-swedish Radia Edmonds

Other0369862WA · L&i-radia Rest Of Wa Counties

Other0369865WA · L&i-evergreen Radia

Medicaid2030878WA

Other0369863WA · L&i-radia King County

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Providence Health Plan, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.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

Mr. Christopher James Schaller Pa-c 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 ID8527294909

PECOS Enrollment IDI20131112001896

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 9

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.

Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555

This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.

86 services49 patients

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083

This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.

75 services36 patients

Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 77001

Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device insertion or removal is a procedure where a special X-ray, called a fluoroscope, is used to help accurately place or remove a device in a central vein. This device aids in delivering medications or collecting blood samples.

52 services51 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

49 services48 patients

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152

This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.

38 services38 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

36 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Highline Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Burien, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500011

Location16251 Sylvester Road SWBurien, WA 98166 · King County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500079

Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number500108

Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500129

Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Federal Way, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number500141

Location34515 9th Avenue SFederal Way, WA 98003 · King County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98402 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

$88.29 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$71.29 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…

100%23 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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