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DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GENTLE M.D.
NPI 1740316835
Emergency Medicine in Hagerstown, MD

Active since February 26, 2007PECOS Enrolled
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
251 E ANTIETAM ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740(301) 790-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Michael Gentle M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GENTLE M.D. (NPI 1740316835) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Hagerstown, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0067171) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740316835
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL GENTLECredential: M.D.
Location Address251 E ANTIETAM STHagerstown, MD 21740-5724
Mailing Address10131 Roulette DrHagerstown, MD 21740-1492 · (412) 498-4744
Phone(301) 790-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 2010
✔ NPI 1740316835 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0067171
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.
251 E ANTIETAM ST, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN131295ZALRMD
Medicare PIN613LMD
Medicare PINP00639128MD
Medicare PIN132572Y1ZMD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource.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)

Dr. Christopher Michael Gentle M.d. 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

9

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Gentle reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C.
37 mi
Emergency Medicine
1301 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1003771320 (Maryland), NPI 1811852148 (District of Columbia)
  • 1,294 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659290633 (330) 493-4443
Mep Health, LLC
46 mi
Emergency Medicine
9901 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Rockville, MD 20850
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 251 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164483558 (330) 493-4443
Health Care Alliance, Inc.
226 mi
Emergency Medicine
105 S EISENHOWER DR
Beckley, WV 25801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730128760 (304) 256-6600
Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services Of Texas, PLLC
1,296 mi
Internal Medicine
1401 MEDICAL PKWY
Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 828 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801300322 (330) 493-4443
Travis County Emergency Physicians PA
1,302 mi
Emergency Medicine
1201 W 38TH ST
Austin, TX 78705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962440933 (330) 493-4443
Chavez Emergency Physicians Medical Group, Inc.
2,279 mi
Emergency Medicine
1065 BUCKS LAKE RD
Quincy, CA 95971
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 48 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689045015 (330) 493-4443
Mount Eddy Emergency Physicians Medical Group, Inc.
2,327 mi
Emergency Medicine
914 PINE ST
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316299787 (330) 493-4443
Vallejo Emergency Physicians Medical Group Inc.
2,378 mi
Emergency Medicine
300 HOSPITAL DRIVE
Vallejo, CA 94589
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083916373 (330) 493-4443
Sonoma Valley Emergency Physicians Medical Group, Inc
2,387 mi
Emergency Medicine
347 ANDRIEUX ST
Sonoma, CA 95476
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710164629 (330) 493-4443

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.
389 services376 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.
89 services89 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.
83 services77 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.
79 services79 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21740 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
$89.75 typical visit price
range $57.99 – $175.57
Typical copayment $22.43 (range $14.49 – $43.89)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.11 typical visit price
range $18.66 – $143.02
Typical copayment $25.52 (range $4.66 – $35.75)
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

WALTER A. MARTIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
251 E ANTIETAM ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Washington County (302) 709-4497
SADIK MOHAMMED ALI MD
Internal Medicine
251 E ANTIETAM ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Washington County (301) 790-8804
DR. TANVEER GAIBI
Emergency Medicine
251 E ANTIETAM ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Washington County (240) 313-9500
TERRY FENTON WILLS PHARM D
Pharmacist
251 E ANTIETAM ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Washington County (301) 790-8643
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Internal Medicine
251 E ANTIETAM ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Washington County (301) 790-8000
DR. PATRICIA D. SCHERER MD
Family Medicine
251 E ANTIETAM ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Washington County (301) 790-8372
JILL SHANK MD
Anesthesiology
251 E ANTIETAM ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Washington County (301) 790-8501
HOMECARE PHARMACY HOSPITAL
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
251 E ANTIETAM ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Washington County (301) 790-8643

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 Gentle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Gentle is 1740316835. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2007.

Where is Christopher Gentle located?

Christopher Gentle practices at 251 E Antietam St, Hagerstown, MD 21740. The listed phone number is (301) 790-8000.

What is Christopher Gentle's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Gentle enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Gentle's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Gentle reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C. (Leesburg, VA), Mep Health, LLC (Rockville, MD), Health Care Alliance, Inc. (Beckley, WV), Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services Of Texas, PLLC (Cedar Park, TX), Travis County Emergency Physicians PA (Austin, TX) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Gentle's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Gentle accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CareSource list Christopher Gentle 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 Gentle was last updated on February 8, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.