DR. CHRISTOPHER GUEST M.D., PHD
NPI 1396039756
Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

Active since June 02, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
UNM DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE MSC11, 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-5062(505) 925-7290 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 13, 2025, Jul 11, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Christopher Guest M.d., Phd NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER GUEST M.D., PHD (NPI 1396039756) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2014-0311) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396039756
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER GUESTCredential: M.D., PHD
Location AddressUNM DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE MSC11, 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476
Fax(505) 925-7290
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 13, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 13, 2025
NPI 1396039756 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in NM · MD2014-0311
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.

UNM DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE MSC11, Albuquerque, NM 87131

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Guest M.d., Phd 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 ID9335369586
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141010000088
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 4

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.
80 services80 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.
68 services68 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.
24 services24 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number320001
Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Emergency Medicine
UNM DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE MSC11, 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Emergency Medicine
UNM DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE MSC11, 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131

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 Guest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Guest is 1396039756. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2011.

Where is Christopher Guest located?

Christopher Guest practices at Unm Department Of Emergency Medicine Msc11 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-5062.

What is Christopher Guest's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Guest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Guest 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.

Is Christopher Guest affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Guest is affiliated with Unm Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Guest was last updated on March 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.