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JOHN CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL M.D.
NPI 1326481268
Emergency Medicine in Alamosa, CO

Active since April 10, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
106 BLANCA AVE, ALAMOSA, CO 81101(719) 589-2511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2025, May 4, 2021, Nov 14, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About John Christopher Michael M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL M.D. (NPI 1326481268) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Alamosa, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0058355) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Southwest Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326481268
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN CHRISTOPHER MICHAELCredential: M.D.
Location Address106 BLANCA AVEAlamosa, CO 81101-2340
Mailing Address3117 Seafoam DrCorpus Christi, TX 78418-3912 · (361) 688-3979
Phone(719) 589-2511
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1326481268 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0058355✔ Licensed in KS · 04-46182
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
106 BLANCA AVE, Alamosa, CO 81101
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc.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

John Christopher Michael 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 ID4981838638
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170911002848, I20170919001768, I20170919002569, I20220606002194
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 John Michael reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lutheran Hospital Association Of The San Luis Valley
Same address
Obstetrics & Gynecology
106 BLANCA AVE
Alamosa, CO 81101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1194792762 (Colorado)
  • 203 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720269434 (719) 589-3000
Innova Emergency Medical Associates PC
80 mi
Emergency Medicine
410 BENEDICTA AVE
Trinidad, CO 81082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico enrollments
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295178978 (719) 846-9213
Saint Luke's Hospital Of Allen County, Inc
575 mi
Critical Access
3066 N KENTUCKY ST
Iola, KS 66749
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Saint Lukes Hospital Of Allen County Inc
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639185457 (620) 365-1000
Saint Lukes Hospital Of Garnett Inc
584 mi
Critical Access
421 S MAPLE ST
Garnett, KS 66032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1073531174 (Kansas)
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316911878 (785) 448-3131
Aspirus Medical Group, Inc.
988 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
500 WIND RIDGE DR
Wausau, WI 54401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics Inc
  • Also billed through NPI 1457865198 (Michigan)
  • 200 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033411822 (715) 847-2611
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
1,098 mi
Emergency Medicine
18341 US HIGHWAY 41
Lanse, MI 49946
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1558479824 (Michigan)
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508960600 (906) 524-3300

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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
65 services63 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
60 services56 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
57 services54 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
31 services31 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.
20 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Southwest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Liberal, KS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number170068
Location315 West 15th StreetLiberal, KS 67901 · Seward County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81101 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$19.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$109.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

JOSHUA ARMSTRONG KOONTZ PHARMD
Pharmacist
106 BLANCA AVE
ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Alamosa County (719) 587-1260
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
Rehabilitation Unit
106 BLANCA AVE
ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Alamosa County (719) 589-2511
MR. TYLEN JOE PAVLOVSKY PA-C
Physician Assistant
106 BLANCA AVE
ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Alamosa County (719) 589-3000
JASON M DEFEE MD, PA
Orthopaedic Surgery
106 BLANCA AVE
ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Alamosa County (719) 589-2511
HEALTHONE HEART CARE LLC
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
106 BLANCA AVE
ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Alamosa County (719) 589-8133
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
106 BLANCA AVE
ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Alamosa County (719) 589-2511
MICHELLE LEONA VALDEZ N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
106 BLANCA AVE
ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Alamosa County (719) 589-8028
SIERRA VISTA PATHOLOGY
Specialist
106 BLANCA AVE
ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Alamosa County (877) 662-4044

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 John Michael's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Michael is 1326481268. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2013.

Where is John Michael located?

John Michael practices at 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101. The listed phone number is (719) 589-2511.

What is John Michael's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is John Michael enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Michael 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 John Michael's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Michael reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Lutheran Hospital Association Of The San Luis Valley (Alamosa, CO), Innova Emergency Medical Associates PC (Trinidad, CO), Saint Luke's Hospital Of Allen County, Inc (Iola, KS), Saint Lukes Hospital Of Garnett Inc (Garnett, KS), Aspirus Medical Group, Inc. (Wausau, WI) 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 John Michael's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Michael accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc list John Michael 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 John Michael affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Michael is affiliated with Southwest Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Michael was last updated on May 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.