DR. CHRISTOPHE VANHEMELRIJCK MD
NPI 1730176306
Internal Medicine in Wakefield, RI

Active since September 29, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1 RIVER ST, WAKEFIELD, RI 02879(401) 767-4100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Christophe Vanhemelrijck Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHE VANHEMELRIJCK MD (NPI 1730176306) is an individual internal medicine provider in Wakefield, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD07493) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Wakefield.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730176306
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHE VANHEMELRIJCKCredential: MD
Location Address1 RIVER STWakefield, RI 02879-3214
Mailing Address1 River StWakefield, RI 02879-3214 · (401) 767-4100
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1730176306 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in RI · MD07493
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1 RIVER ST, Wakefield, RI 02879

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 170 Kenyon Ave, SUITE 321Wakefield, RI 02879-4239 · Phone (401) 783-0084 · Fax (401) 782-0005

Other Identifiers 14

Other050483739RI · Great West Health Care
Medicaid7004147RI
Other004118RI · Blue Chip
Other27450-2RI · Bcbs Of Ri
OtherP00251572RI · Railraod Medicare
Other63-00192RI · United Health Cre
Other763658RI · Tufts Health Plan
Other12029183RI · Multiplan
Other4800946RI · Cigna
Other709003610RI · Medicare Group
Other26977RI · Neighborhood Health Plan
Other26625-3RI · Bcbs Of Ri
Other04-00585RI · United Health Care
Other410763RI · Blue Chip

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. Christophe Vanhemelrijck Md 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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christophe Vanhemelrijck reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1 RIVER ST
Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 288 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
100 KENYON AVE
Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
100 KENYON AVE
Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 12 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 2

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.

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.
365 services277 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.
23 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02879 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.10 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type E0149
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$7.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Dentist (Dental Public Health)
1 RIVER ST
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879
Pediatrics
1 RIVER ST
WAKEFIELD, RI 02879
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 RIVER ST
WAKEFIELD, RI 02879
Marriage & Family Therapist
1 RIVER ST
WAKEFIELD, RI 02879
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 RIVER ST
WAKEFIELD, RI 02879
Counselor
1 RIVER ST
WAKEFIELD, RI 02879
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 RIVER ST
WAKEFIELD, RI 02879
Dentist (General Practice)
1 RIVER ST
WAKEFIELD, RI 02879

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 Christophe Vanhemelrijck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christophe Vanhemelrijck is 1730176306. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2005.

Where is Christophe Vanhemelrijck located?

Christophe Vanhemelrijck practices at 1 River St, Wakefield, RI 02879. The listed phone number is (401) 767-4100.

What is Christophe Vanhemelrijck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christophe Vanhemelrijck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christophe Vanhemelrijck is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christophe Vanhemelrijck's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christophe Vanhemelrijck reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Thundermist Health Center (Wakefield, RI), Emergency Physician Associates Of New England PC (Wakefield, RI) and Silver Spring Health Care Management, Inc (Wakefield, RI). 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 Christophe Vanhemelrijck's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christophe Vanhemelrijck was last updated on June 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.