CHRISTOPHER JAMES BIRKHOLZ M.D.
NPI 1598926669
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Temple, TX

Q: What is Christopher Birkholz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Birkholz is 1598926669. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2008.

Q: What is Christopher Birkholz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Active since June 21, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1713 SW H K DODGEN LOOP STE 100, TEMPLE, TX 76502(254) 771-8100(254) 771-8101 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2021, May 17, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Christopher James Birkholz M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER JAMES BIRKHOLZ M.D. (NPI 1598926669) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (P1728) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598926669

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207V00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER JAMES BIRKHOLZCredential: M.D.

Location Address1713 SW H K DODGEN LOOP STE 100Temple, TX 76502-1836

Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (800) 994-0371

Phone(254) 771-8100

Fax(254) 771-8101

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJune 21, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2021

✔ NPI 1598926669 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207V00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P1728✔ Licensed in TX · BP10031388

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

1713 SW H K DODGEN LOOP STE 100, Temple, TX 76502

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher James Birkholz M.d. 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 ID2163687070

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120627000271

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Acute Care Hospitals · Temple, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450054

Location2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508 · Bell County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76502 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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 5

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

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