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CHRISTOPHER EINAR SCHOW MD
NPI 1770110710
Pediatrics in Albuquerque, NM

Active since March 26, 2020PECOS Enrolled
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
MSC 10-5590 I UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-5551(505) 272-6845 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 5, 2024, Apr 26, 2024, Nov 15, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Christopher Einar Schow Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER EINAR SCHOW MD (NPI 1770110710) is an individual pediatrics provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2022-1475) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Boise.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770110710
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER EINAR SCHOWCredential: MD
Location AddressMSC 10-5590 I UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Mailing AddressMsc 10-5590 I University Of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001 · (505) 272-5551 · Fax (505) 272-6845
Phone(505) 272-5551
Fax(505) 272-6845
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 5, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 5, 2024
✔ NPI 1770110710 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2022-1475✔ Licensed in ID · M-17535
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
MSC 10-5590 I UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1190 E Bannock StBoise, ID 83712-6241 · Phone (208) 381-2645 · Fax (208) 381-7170

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan, Select Health.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 Einar Schow 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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Schow reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Unm Medical Group Inc
0.8 mi
Multi-Specialty
2211 LOMAS NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 2,105 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831218627 (505) 272-3303
St Lukes Clinic-Treasure Valley LLC
738 mi
Family Medicine
840 N 4TH E
Mountain Home, ID 83647
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 1,312 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417297821 (208) 587-1850

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 87131 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

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 Schow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Schow is 1770110710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2020.

Where is Christopher Schow located?

Christopher Schow practices at Msc 10-5590 I University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-5551.

What is Christopher Schow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Christopher Schow enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Schow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Schow reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Unm Medical Group Inc (Albuquerque, NM) and St Lukes Clinic-Treasure Valley LLC (Mountain Home, ID). 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 Schow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Schow accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan and Select Health list Christopher Schow 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 Schow was last updated on July 5, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.