CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER RIVERA-PINTADO
NPI 1396351722
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Newark, DE

Q: What is Christopher Rivera-pintado's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Rivera-pintado is 1396351722. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2020.

Q: What is Christopher Rivera-pintado's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Active since September 21, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

211 EXECUTIVE DR STE 11, NEWARK, DE 19702(302) 486-0524 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 28, 2026, Sep 21, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Christopher Alexander Rivera-pintado NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER RIVERA-PINTADO (NPI 1396351722) is an individual sports medicine provider in Newark, Delaware, licensed in Delaware (C1-0028571) and active in the NPI registry since September 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396351722

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER RIVERA-PINTADO

Location Address211 EXECUTIVE DR STE 11Newark, DE 19702-3358

Mailing Address211 Executive Dr Ste 11Newark, DE 19702-3358

Phone(302) 486-0524

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1396351722 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in DE · C1-0028571

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

211 EXECUTIVE DR STE 11, Newark, DE 19702

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Alexander Rivera-pintado 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 ID8729555123

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260422003353

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Rivera-pintado reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

First State Orthopaedics PA

3.8 mi

Radiology

1000 TWIN C LN, SUIT 100
Newark, DE 19713

Reassigned Medicare billing, Delaware enrollment
85 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1316294218 (302) 731-2888

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

KALIN FISHER MD

Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)

211 EXECUTIVE DR STE 11
NEWARK, DE 19702

New Castle County (302) 731-2888

DR. ABHISHEK KUMAR M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

211 EXECUTIVE DR STE 11
NEWARK, DE 19702

New Castle County (302) 731-2888

DR. YEHUDA E KERBEL MD

Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)

211 EXECUTIVE DR STE 11
NEWARK, DE 19702

New Castle County (302) 731-2888

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 Rivera-pintado's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Rivera-pintado is 1396351722. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2020.

Where is Christopher Rivera-pintado located?

Christopher Rivera-pintado practices at 211 Executive Dr Ste 11, Newark, DE 19702. The listed phone number is (302) 486-0524.

What is Christopher Rivera-pintado's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Christopher Rivera-pintado enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Rivera-pintado 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 organization bills Medicare for Christopher Rivera-pintado's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Rivera-pintado reassigns Medicare benefits to First State Orthopaedics PA (Newark, DE). The 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 Rivera-pintado's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Rivera-pintado accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware list Christopher Rivera-pintado 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Rivera-pintado was last updated on January 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.