DR. CHRISTOPHER JOHN WHITCOMB M.D.
NPI 1376981498
Internal Medicine in Stony Brook, NY

Active since June 11, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
HSC T16 020, STONY BROOK, NY 11794(631) 444-8478(631) 444-7546 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher John Whitcomb M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JOHN WHITCOMB M.D. (NPI 1376981498) is an individual internal medicine provider in Stony Brook, New York, licensed in New York (284792-1) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376981498
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JOHN WHITCOMBCredential: M.D.
Location AddressHSC T16 020Stony Brook, NY 11794-8160
Mailing AddressPo Box 1554Stony Brook, NY 11790-0988 · (631) 444-0650 · Fax (631) 638-4170
Fax(631) 444-7546
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 2016
✔ NPI 1376981498 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 284792-1
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
HSC T16 020, Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accepted 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 John Whitcomb 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 ID1052628575
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170622001972
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 Whitcomb reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Special Hospital
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1851333686 (Massachusetts)
  • 531 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
330 BROOKLINE AVE, ST 207
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,477 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2,579 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.
47 services47 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220086
Location330 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 02215 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11794 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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 10

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

Internal Medicine
HSC T16 020
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Internal Medicine
HSC T16 020
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Internal Medicine
HSC T16 020
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
HSC T16 020, STONY BROOK UFPC
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Internal Medicine
HSC T16 020
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Internal Medicine
HSC T16 020, T16-020 Z8160
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Internal Medicine
HSC T16 020
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Hospitalist
HSC T16 020
STONY BROOK, NY 11794

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 Whitcomb's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Whitcomb is 1376981498. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2013.

Where is Christopher Whitcomb located?

Christopher Whitcomb practices at Hsc T16 020, Stony Brook, NY 11794. The listed phone number is (631) 444-8478.

What is Christopher Whitcomb's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Whitcomb enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Whitcomb 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 Whitcomb's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Whitcomb reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. (Boston, MA), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (Boston, MA) and Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc (Boston, MA). 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 Whitcomb's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Whitcomb accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Christopher Whitcomb 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 Whitcomb affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Whitcomb is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Whitcomb was last updated on August 16, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.