DR. CHRISTOPHER JOHN KROPIEWNICKI MD
NPI 1609517028
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since April 07, 2022PECOS Enrolled
8 CHURCH ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702(570) 271-6516(570) 271-5814 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2026, Nov 21, 2025, Aug 12, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Christopher John Kropiewnicki Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JOHN KROPIEWNICKI MD (NPI 1609517028) is an individual psychiatry provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD487580) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Penn Highlands Dubois, and maintains a secondary practice location in Du Bois.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609517028
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JOHN KROPIEWNICKICredential: MD
Location Address8 CHURCH STWilkes Barre, PA 18702-3508
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6516 · Fax (570) 271-5814
Fax(570) 271-5814
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1609517028 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD487580
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License MT227397 (PA)
8 CHURCH ST, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1100 Hospital AveDu Bois, PA 15801-1440 · Phone (814) 375-6560 · Fax (814) 375-9320

Accepted 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher John Kropiewnicki Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4981146453
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260825004136
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Kropiewnicki reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
41 S MAIN ST
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 4,429 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
255 ROUTE 220 HIGHWAY
Muncy, PA 17756
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,405 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Penn Highlands Dubois

Acute Care Hospitals · Dubois, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390086
Location100 Hospital AvenueDubois, PA 15801 · Clearfield County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18702 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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 8

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

Family Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Nurse Practitioner
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Pharmacist
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Psychologist
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Pediatrics
8 CHURCH ST
WILKS BARRE, PA 18702

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 Kropiewnicki's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Kropiewnicki is 1609517028. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2022.

Where is Christopher Kropiewnicki located?

Christopher Kropiewnicki practices at 8 Church St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. The listed phone number is (570) 271-6516.

What is Christopher Kropiewnicki's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Christopher Kropiewnicki enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Kropiewnicki's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Kropiewnicki reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Geisinger Clinic (Wilkes Barre, PA) and Geisinger-Hm Joint Venture LLC (Muncy, PA). 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 Kropiewnicki's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Kropiewnicki accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Christopher Kropiewnicki 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.

Is Christopher Kropiewnicki affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Kropiewnicki is affiliated with Penn Highlands Dubois.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Kropiewnicki was last updated on August 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.