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DR. THEODORE A. CHRISTOPHER M.D.
NPI 1700801735
Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1020 SANSOM ST, SUITE 239, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107(215) 955-6844(215) 955-5686 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Theodore A. Christopher M.d. NPPES

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

DR. THEODORE A. CHRISTOPHER M.D. (NPI 1700801735) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD-030444-E) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700801735
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THEODORE A. CHRISTOPHERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1020 SANSOM ST, SUITE 239Philadelphia, PA 19107-5002
Mailing Address1020 Sansom St, Suite 239Philadelphia, PA 19107-5002 · (215) 955-6844 · Fax (215) 955-5686
Phone(215) 955-6844
Fax(215) 955-5686
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 2015
✔ NPI 1700801735 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD-030444-E
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.
1020 SANSOM ST, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN197674PAGPA
Medicaid0165107NJ
Medicaid001050437PA

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

Dr. Theodore A. Christopher 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 ID3971571720
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040920001230
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 3

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
41 services15 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
23 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390174
Location111 South 11th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19107 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

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.

DR. RIKA N OMALLEY M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1020 SANSOM ST, SUITE 239
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 955-6844
DR. SHRUTI CHANDRA MD
Emergency Medicine
1020 SANSOM ST, SUITE 239
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 955-6844
DR. ALEXANDER A KLEINMANN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1020 SANSOM ST, SUITE 239
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 955-6844
MS. BONNIE ROBERTSON CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1020 SANSOM ST, TJU, 239 THOMPSON BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 955-4442
ANNA MARIE CHIAYU CHANG MD
Emergency Medicine
1020 SANSOM ST, SUITE 239
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 955-6844
VICTORIA KIM LERI
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1020 SANSOM ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 955-6844
DR. DANIEL HANA HALPREN-RUDER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1020 SANSOM ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 955-6844
CHRISTINA HARTWELL
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1020 SANSOM ST, 239 THOMPSON BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 955-4356

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 Theodore Christopher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Theodore Christopher is 1700801735. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Theodore Christopher located?

Theodore Christopher practices at 1020 Sansom St Suite 239, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The listed phone number is (215) 955-6844.

What is Theodore Christopher's specialty?

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

Is Theodore Christopher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Theodore Christopher 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 Theodore Christopher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Theodore Christopher is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Theodore Christopher was last updated on March 18, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.