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DR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES DELINE M.D.
NPI 1740338060
Psychiatry & Neurology - Vascular Neurology in Buffalo, NY

Active since January 05, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
100 HIGH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14203(716) 859-5600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 13, 2022, Mar 5, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Christopher James Deline M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES DELINE M.D. (NPI 1740338060) is an individual vascular neurology provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (270644) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740338060
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084V0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES DELINECredential: M.D.
Location Address100 HIGH STBuffalo, NY 14203-1126
Mailing Address100 High StBuffalo, NY 14203-1126
Phone(716) 859-5600
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1740338060 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Vascular NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084V0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 270644✔ Licensed in MO · 2012007498
Definition
Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.
100 HIGH ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher James Deline 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 ID4880820471
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241227000339
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Deline reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Kaleida Health
Same address
Diagnostic Radiology
100 HIGH ST
Buffalo, NY 14203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 676 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427870070 (716) 859-7200
University Neurology, Inc.
0.2 mi
Neurology
1010 MAIN ST
Buffalo, NY 14202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649293820 (716) 878-2497
Rochester General Hospital
62 mi
Family Medicine
181 LOMB MEMORIAL DR
Rochester, NY 14623
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2,285 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174990303 (585) 922-3100
Indian River Health Services Inc
1,039 mi
Internal Medicine
937 BAREFOOT BLVD
Barefoot Bay, FL 32976
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 505 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578833315 (772) 664-4349

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 6

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.

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.
69 services53 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
50 services41 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
46 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
31 services31 patients
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.
27 services27 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.
20 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Stuart, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100044
Location200 SE Hospital AveStuart, FL 34994 · Martin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Vero Beach, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100105
Location1000 36th StVero Beach, FL 32960 · Indian River County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14203 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

95.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality70.62
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.

MS. DENISE MARIE DONAHUE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
GENERAL PHYSICIAN SUB II PLLC
Specialist
100 HIGH ST, RM C421
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-7607
DR. MATTHEW KYLE MOSER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 218-1000
MIAN MOHAMMAD HAMMAS MD
Hospitalist
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
DR. GUY SHEMESH DUNETZ MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
JILL FRASCO DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-5600
THOMAS WILLIAM JORDAN D.O.
Emergency Medicine
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-1993
KIM HUBER
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 859-2741

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 Deline's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Deline is 1740338060. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2007.

Where is Christopher Deline located?

Christopher Deline practices at 100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203. The listed phone number is (716) 859-5600.

What is Christopher Deline's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Vascular Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084V0102X.

Is Christopher Deline enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Deline 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Deline's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Deline reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Kaleida Health (Buffalo, NY), University Neurology, Inc. (Buffalo, NY), Rochester General Hospital (Rochester, NY) and Indian River Health Services Inc (Barefoot Bay, FL). 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 Deline's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Deline accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 2 other insurers list Christopher Deline 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 Deline affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Deline is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Deline was last updated on September 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.