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CHRISTOPHER A ALVAREZ-BRECKENRIDGE MD, PHD
NPI 1396181640
Neurological Surgery in Boston, MA

Active since May 14, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST., BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-5143 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christopher A Alvarez-breckenridge Md, Phd NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER A ALVAREZ-BRECKENRIDGE MD, PHD (NPI 1396181640) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (L-255281) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396181640
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER A ALVAREZ-BRECKENRIDGECredential: MD, PHD
Location AddressMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.Boston, MA 02114
Mailing AddressMassachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St.Boston, MA 02114 · (617) 726-5143
Phone(617) 726-5143
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2013
✔ NPI 1396181640 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · L-255281
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, Boston, MA 02114
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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

Christopher A Alvarez-breckenridge Md, 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 ID2567699671
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210312000749
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 2

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
22 services22 patients
Computer-assisted radiosurgery of simple growth of brain, first growth 61796
Computer-assisted radiosurgery is a non-invasive treatment for brain growths. High-energy radiation beams are precisely targeted at the growth, destroying abnormal cells. This method is often used for the first growth, reducing risks associated with traditional surgery.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

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.

KAITLYN MY-TU LAM MBBS
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-7738
ALAKA RAY M.D.
Internal Medicine
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2066
MEGHAN E SISE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2862
HUGH G AUCHINCLOSS M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2000
ANGELA M. JACQUES MD
Pediatrics
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2066
NICOLE J LOOK-HONG MD, MSC
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-3868
CORINNA M ELLIOTT MA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-5600
KIRAN J AGARWAL-HARDING MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2942

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 Alvarez-breckenridge's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Alvarez-breckenridge is 1396181640. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2013.

Where is Christopher Alvarez-breckenridge located?

Christopher Alvarez-breckenridge practices at Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-5143.

What is Christopher Alvarez-breckenridge's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Christopher Alvarez-breckenridge enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Alvarez-breckenridge 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Alvarez-breckenridge was last updated on May 14, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.