DR. CHRISTOPHER LEE NEWMAN DO
NPI 1649774993
Emergency Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS

Active since March 21, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
5001 HARDY ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402(601) 296-3963 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 13, 2021, Mar 21, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Christopher Lee Newman Do NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER LEE NEWMAN DO (NPI 1649774993) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (28055) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649774993
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER LEE NEWMANCredential: DO
Location Address5001 HARDY STHattiesburg, MS 39402-1308
Mailing Address5001 Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 39402-1308 · (601) 296-3963
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWilliam Carey University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1649774993 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 28055
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.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License DO2868 (AL)
5001 HARDY ST, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Lee Newman Do 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 ID2860742806
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220613001765
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Newman reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
6801 AIRPORT BLVD
Mobile, AL 36608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 72 clinicians in this Medicare group
Addiction Medicine
1359 SPRING HILL AVE
Mobile, AL 36604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
401 MEDICAL PARK DR
Atmore, AL 36502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1301 BELLEVILLE AVE
Brewton, AL 36426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
100 HOSPITAL ST
Booneville, MS 38829
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 95 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 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.
361 services339 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.
281 services260 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.
106 services100 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.
44 services44 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39402 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

87.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality66.99
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5001 HARDY ST
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Emergency Medicine
5001 HARDY ST
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Emergency Medicine
5001 HARDY ST
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Emergency Medicine
5001 HARDY ST, MERIT HEALTH WESLEY
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Emergency Medicine
5001 HARDY ST
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5001 HARDY ST
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Internal Medicine
5001 HARDY ST
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Psychiatric Unit
5001 HARDY ST
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402

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 Newman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Newman is 1649774993. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2018.

Where is Christopher Newman located?

Christopher Newman practices at 5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. The listed phone number is (601) 296-3963.

What is Christopher Newman's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Newman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Newman 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 organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Newman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Newman reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Mobile Emergency Physicians, LLC (Mobile, AL), Vista Medical Of Alabama, Inc (Mobile, AL), Wh Services Atmore LLC (Atmore, AL), Wh Services Brewton LLC (Brewton, AL) and United Emergency Services, Inc. (Booneville, MS). 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 Newman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Newman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Christopher Newman 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 Newman was last updated on February 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.