CHRISTOPHER PHILIP BUCHHOLZ D.O
NPI 1427312016
Surgery in Brick, NJ

Active since June 27, 2012PECOS Enrolled
478 BRICK BLVD, BRICK, NJ 08723(732) 701-4848(732) 701-1469 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christopher Philip Buchholz D.o NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER PHILIP BUCHHOLZ D.O (NPI 1427312016) is an individual surgery provider in Brick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MB09941100) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and is a graduate of Kansas City College Of Medicine And Surgery (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427312016
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER PHILIP BUCHHOLZCredential: D.O
Location Address478 BRICK BLVDBrick, NJ 08723-6077
Mailing Address478 Brick BlvdBrick, NJ 08723-6077 · (732) 701-4848 · Fax (732) 701-1469
Fax(732) 701-1469
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSKansas City College Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 2019
✔ NPI 1427312016 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MB09941100
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
478 BRICK BLVD, Brick, NJ 08723

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 (PECOS)

Christopher Philip Buchholz D.o is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4486926268
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170815002104
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Buchholz reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Surgery
478 BRICK BLVD
Brick, NJ 08723
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgical Critical Care
331 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD STE 220
Red Bank, NJ 07701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 2,844 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
81 VERONICA AVE STE 205
Somerset, NJ 08873
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
49 VERONICA AVE, SUITE 202
Somerset, NJ 08873
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 9 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
18 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Brunswick, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310038
LocationOne Robert Wood Johnson PlaceNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Toms River, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310041
Location99 Rt 37 WestToms River, NJ 08755 · Ocean County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08723 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
$94.90 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $23.72 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

Physician Assistant
478 BRICK BLVD
BRICK, NJ 08723
Surgery
478 BRICK BLVD
BRICK, NJ 08723
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
478 BRICK BLVD
BRICK, NJ 08723
Surgery
478 BRICK BLVD
BRICK, NJ 08723
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
478 BRICK BLVD
BRICK, NJ 08723
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
478 BRICK BLVD
BRICK, NJ 08723
Surgery
478 BRICK BLVD
BRICK, NJ 08723
Surgery
478 BRICK BLVD
BRICK, NJ 08723

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 Buchholz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Buchholz is 1427312016. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2012.

Where is Christopher Buchholz located?

Christopher Buchholz practices at 478 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ 08723. The listed phone number is (732) 701-4848.

What is Christopher Buchholz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Christopher Buchholz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Buchholz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Buchholz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Buchholz reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates, PC (Brick, NJ), Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC (Red Bank, NJ), Bariatric Surgical Associates LLC (Somerset, NJ) and Advanced Surgical Radiology LLC (Somerset, NJ). 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 Buchholz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Christopher Buchholz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Buchholz is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Community Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Buchholz was last updated on October 18, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.