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DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL DIPIRO M.D.
NPI 1285968149
Family Medicine in Kokomo, IN

Active since September 25, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST, KOKOMO, IN 46902(765) 453-8547 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2020, Jul 12, 2019, Feb 26, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Christopher Michael Dipiro M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL DIPIRO M.D. (NPI 1285968149) is an individual family medicine provider in Kokomo, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01069087A) and active in the NPI registry since September 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Community Howard Regional Health Inc., and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285968149
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL DIPIROCredential: M.D.
Location Address3500 S LAFOUNTAIN STKokomo, IN 46902-3803
Mailing Address6626 E 75th St Ste 500Indianapolis, IN 46250-2890
Phone(765) 453-8547
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 27, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2020
✔ NPI 1285968149 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01069087A
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.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 01069087A (IN)
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST, Kokomo, IN 46902
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid201362970IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Cigna Healthcare.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

Dr. Christopher Michael Dipiro 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 ID1355525296
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160621000207
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Dipiro reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Community Howard Regional Health Inc
Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST
Kokomo, IN 46902
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881947133 (765) 453-0702
Community Physicians Of Indiana Inc
39 mi
Family Medicine
7240 SHADELAND STATION, SUITE 300
Indianapolis, IN 46256
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 2,087 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619105244 (317) 355-5555
Indiana University Health Care Associates, Inc.
45 mi
Dietitian, Registered
1800 N CAPITOL AVE, B445
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 1,781 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679949002 (317) 944-3500
University Family Physicians, Inc.
45 mi
Family Medicine
1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 737 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043275787 (317) 962-2000
Hancock Physician Network, LLC
48 mi
Family Medicine
156 W MUSKEGON DR
Greenfield, IN 46140
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 203 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609806470 (317) 468-6260
Deaconess Hospital, Inc
185 mi
Sleep Medicine
7307 E COLUMBIA ST, SUITE 101
Evansville, IN 47715
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 717 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497187397 (812) 473-1737

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
207 services191 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
73 services70 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
45 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Community Howard Regional Health Inc.

Acute Care Hospitals · Kokomo, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150007
Location3500 S Lafountain StKokomo, IN 46902 · Howard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Logansport, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number150072
Location1101 Michigan AveLogansport, IN 46947 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital South, Inc.

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150128
Location1402 E County Line Rd SIndianapolis, IN 46227 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46902 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LAFOUNTAIN EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS LLC
Emergency Medicine
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST
KOKOMO, IN 46902
Howard County (469) 401-2386
COMMUNITY HOWARD PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC
Family Medicine
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST
KOKOMO, IN 46902
Howard County (317) 621-9312
CATHY J SIMMS NP
Nurse Practitioner
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST
KOKOMO, IN 46902
Howard County (765) 453-8571
MRS. LYNN T COY DO
Emergency Medicine
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST
KOKOMO, IN 46902
Howard County (317) 802-3139
KAYLIN A KULTGEN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST
KOKOMO, IN 46902
Howard County (765) 453-0702
KARTHIK RAO POLSANI MD
Internal Medicine
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST
KOKOMO, IN 46902
Howard County (765) 776-3020
DR. NEIL BATUK RAMOLIA MD
Anesthesiology
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST
KOKOMO, IN 46902
Howard County (765) 776-8000
MUNI K THEERTHAM MD
Internal Medicine
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST
KOKOMO, IN 46902
Howard County (765) 776-3020

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 Dipiro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Dipiro is 1285968149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2009.

Where is Christopher Dipiro located?

Christopher Dipiro practices at 3500 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902. The listed phone number is (765) 453-8547.

What is Christopher Dipiro's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Dipiro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Dipiro 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 Dipiro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Dipiro reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Community Howard Regional Health Inc (Kokomo, IN), Community Physicians Of Indiana Inc (Indianapolis, IN), Indiana University Health Care Associates, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN), University Family Physicians, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN), Hancock Physician Network, LLC (Greenfield, IN) and 1 more organization, 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 Dipiro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Dipiro accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Cigna Healthcare list Christopher Dipiro 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 Dipiro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Dipiro is affiliated with Community Howard Regional Health Inc., Memorial Hospital and Community Hospital South, Inc..

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Dipiro was last updated on November 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.