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CHRISTOPHER R RHEAD MD
NPI 1487664959
Emergency Medicine in Chico, CA

Active since August 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.85/100
CMS Quality Rating
1531 ESPLANADE, CHICO, CA 95926(530) 332-6337(530) 893-6936 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Christopher R Rhead Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER R RHEAD MD (NPI 1487664959) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chico, California, licensed in California (A87905) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487664959
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER R RHEADCredential: MD
Location Address1531 ESPLANADEChico, CA 95926-3310
Mailing Address1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 95926-3310 · (530) 332-6337 · Fax (530) 893-6936
Phone(530) 332-6337
Fax(530) 893-6936
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1487664959 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A87905
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.
1531 ESPLANADE, Chico, CA 95926
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Other Identifiers 4

OtherP00310715Medicare Railroad
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00A879051CA
Medicaid00A879050CA
Medicare UPINH26162

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 R Rhead Md 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 ID9537174073
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080318000719
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 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.
97 services89 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.
59 services55 patients
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.
26 services25 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

West Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Caldwell, ID
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number130014
Location1717 Arlington StreetCaldwell, ID 83605 · Canyon County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95926 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
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

78.85/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.94

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.

AMY MICHELI FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-5540
KELLEEN GALLI RN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-7300
OLSA HAHN FNP
Nurse Practitioner
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-7300
BRIAN THOMAS COURTNEY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 896-7455
NORTH STATE RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 898-0504
MR. VICTOR HALL WERLHOF MD
Specialist
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-7330
DR. MEIR MARMOR M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
1531 ESPLANADE, ORTHO/TRAUMA DEPARTMENT
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-4470
KATHRINE ANN THOMAS NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-7061

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 Rhead's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Rhead is 1487664959. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2006.

Where is Christopher Rhead located?

Christopher Rhead practices at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926. The listed phone number is (530) 332-6337.

What is Christopher Rhead's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Rhead enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Rhead 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 Rhead affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Rhead is affiliated with West Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Rhead was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.