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DR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES GUNTHER MD, MPH
NPI 1699359083
Family Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since May 11, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117(504) 821-2601(888) 736-9806 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2026, Mar 13, 2025, Aug 1, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Christopher James Gunther Md, Mph NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES GUNTHER MD, MPH (NPI 1699359083) is an individual family medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (343396) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699359083
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES GUNTHERCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVENUENew Orleans, LA 70117-8208
Mailing Address1631 Elysian Fields Ave, CredentialingNew Orleans, LA 70117-8208 · (504) 821-2601 · Fax (888) 736-9806
Phone(504) 821-2601
Fax(888) 736-9806
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1699359083 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 343396
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVENUE, New Orleans, LA 70117
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12515 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70119 · Phone (504) 821-2601 · Fax (888) 736-9806

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2670603LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Dr. Christopher James Gunther Md, Mph 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 ID5496293748
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240816003682
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.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70117 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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 Gunther's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Gunther is 1699359083. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2021.

Where is Christopher Gunther located?

Christopher Gunther practices at 1631 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117. The listed phone number is (504) 821-2601.

What is Christopher Gunther's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Christopher Gunther enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Gunther 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.

What insurance does Christopher Gunther accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Christopher Gunther 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 Gunther affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Gunther is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Gunther was last updated on April 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.