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CHRISTOPHER RAY BERNHEISEL M.D.
NPI 1285618074
Family Medicine in Cincinnati, OH

Active since December 05, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
2123 AUBURN AVE, SUITE 235, CINCINNATI, OH 45219(513) 585-3238(513) 585-3254 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 24, 2021, Apr 7, 2021, Apr 30, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher Ray Bernheisel M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER RAY BERNHEISEL M.D. (NPI 1285618074) is an individual family medicine provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35-085969) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc, and maintains a secondary practice location in West Union.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285618074
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER RAY BERNHEISELCredential: M.D.
Location Address2123 AUBURN AVE, SUITE 235Cincinnati, OH 45219-2906
Mailing AddressPo Box 636256, Central CredentialingCincinnati, OH 45263-6256 · (513) 585-5502 · Fax (513) 585-5511
Phone(513) 585-3238
Fax(513) 585-3254
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2021
✔ NPI 1285618074 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35-085969
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.
2123 AUBURN AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45219
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1211 N Wilson DrWest Union, OH 45693-1562 · Phone (937) 544-0400

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2579508OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 Ray Bernheisel M.d. 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 ID1456393610
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050526001054
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Bernheisel reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Christ Hospital Medical Associates, LLC
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
2139 AUBURN AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 288 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114107919 (513) 351-9900
University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC
1.2 mi
Family Medicine
3188 BELLEVUE AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801840434 (513) 584-1000
Adams County Regional Medical Center
38 mi
Rural Health
4881 STATE ROUTE 125
Georgetown, OH 45121
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629628920 (937) 378-3075

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 3

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

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360003
Location3188 Bellevue AvenueCincinnati, OH 45219 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christ Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360163
Location2139 Auburn AvenueCincinnati, OH 45219 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adams County Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Seaman, OH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number361326
Location230 Medical Center DriveSeaman, OH 45679 · Adams County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45219 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

78.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.42
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.86

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.

DR. KIRANMAYEE LANKA M.D., M.P.H
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2123 AUBURN AVE, SUITE 401
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 241-5489
NOEMI CLEOFAS RICO-CEPPI MD
Family Medicine
2123 AUBURN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 585-3238
EUGENE CHUNG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
2123 AUBURN AVE, SU. 137
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 206-1180
DR. REID ARTHUR HARTMANN M.D.
Family Medicine
2123 AUBURN AVE, SUITE 235
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 585-3238
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
Clinical Medical Laboratory
2123 AUBURN AVE, SUITE 320
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 381-5227
JILL GAST APRN.CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2123 AUBURN AVE, SUITE 320
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 241-4223
YOLANDA DANIELA FARHEY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
2123 AUBURN AVE, STE 630
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 585-1970
BRIAN REVIS MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2123 AUBURN AVE, STE 404
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 241-5630

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 Bernheisel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Bernheisel is 1285618074. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2005.

Where is Christopher Bernheisel located?

Christopher Bernheisel practices at 2123 Auburn Ave Suite 235, Cincinnati, OH 45219. The listed phone number is (513) 585-3238.

What is Christopher Bernheisel's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Bernheisel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Bernheisel 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 Bernheisel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Bernheisel reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: The Christ Hospital Medical Associates, LLC (Cincinnati, OH), University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC (Cincinnati, OH) and Adams County Regional Medical Center (Georgetown, OH). 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 Bernheisel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Bernheisel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 4 other insurers list Christopher Bernheisel 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 Bernheisel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Bernheisel is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC, Christ Hospital and Adams County Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Bernheisel was last updated on April 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.