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CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL HIDALGO
NPI 1710678206
Emergency Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Active since May 16, 2023PECOS Enrolled
3601 4TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 79430(602) 930-6500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 24, 2025, May 16, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Christopher Michael Hidalgo NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL HIDALGO (NPI 1710678206) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (V6030) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710678206
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL HIDALGO
Location Address3601 4TH STLubbock, TX 79430-0002
Mailing Address3601 4th StLubbock, TX 79430-0002
Phone(602) 930-6500
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1710678206 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · V6030
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.
3601 4TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79430
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher Michael Hidalgo is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Hidalgo reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of Texas PLLC
294 mi
Emergency Medicine
2201 CLEAR CREEK RD
Killeen, TX 76549
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 387 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518475557 (254) 526-7523

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79430 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

JAMES STEVEN DEMBOWSKI PHD
Speech-Language Pathologist
3601 4TH ST, STE. 2A300
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-5678
CHARLES KIM D.O.
Anesthesiology
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-3004
BAILEY WADDINGTON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-6840
SARA SYED AHMED MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-2800
DR. SAFAA S. LABIB M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3601 4TH ST, SUITE 1A115
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-2155
MATTHEW PAUL FERGUSON M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-2475
KORY NOEL HOWELL DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-3381
JANICE STACHOWIAK M.D.
Internal Medicine
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-3150

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 Hidalgo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Hidalgo is 1710678206. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2023.

Where is Christopher Hidalgo located?

Christopher Hidalgo practices at 3601 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79430. The listed phone number is (602) 930-6500.

What is Christopher Hidalgo's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Hidalgo enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Hidalgo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Hidalgo reassigns Medicare benefits to Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of Texas PLLC (Killeen, TX). The 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 Hidalgo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Hidalgo accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Christopher Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo was last updated on March 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.