CHRISTOPHER JON BIXLER MD
NPI 1770575656
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Fort Myers, FL
NPI Status: Active since August 17, 2005
Contact Information
11215 METRO PKWY STE 1
FORT MYERS, FL
ZIP 33966
Phone: (239) 208-2212
Fax: (239) 208-3994
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 37
- Psychiatry & Neurology
- Neurology
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About CHRISTOPHER BIXLER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Bixler, a provider established in Fort Myers, Florida with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in neurology and more than 37 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 1989. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770575656 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084N0400X with license number 51347 (WI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1770575656
- Provider Name
- CHRISTOPHER JON BIXLER MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 11215 METRO PKWY STE 1 FORT MYERS, FL 33966
- Location Phone
- (239) 208-2212
- Location Fax
- (239) 208-3994
- Mailing Address
- 11215 METRO PKWY STE 1 FORT MYERS, FL 33966
- Mailing Phone
- (239) 208-2212
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 1989
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-17-2005
- Last Update Date
- 02-19-2024
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 2211 NE 139th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
(503) 413-3900 - 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 405
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 402-8420 - 2116 Craig Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 858-4567
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Psychiatry & Neurology Neurology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2084N0400X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 51347
- License State
- WI
- Taxonomy Description
- A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2084N0400X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry & Neurology | MD471748 (PA) |
| 2 | 2084N0400X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry & Neurology | 4301069547 (MI) |
| 3 | 2084N0400X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry & Neurology | MD00034215 (WA) |
| 4 | 2084N0400X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry & Neurology | 80919 (MT) |
| 5 | 2084N0400X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry & Neurology | 20191 (NH) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad HSA (+ Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Preferred/Broad 0 Med Ded ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs+Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 4000 ($0 PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
- Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs - HMO
- Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs - HMO
- BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - PPO
- BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Silver 24J01-03 ($10 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Silver 24J01-07 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Silver 24J01-19S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueSelect Bronze (HSA) 1735 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - EPO
- BlueSelect Bronze 1449 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - EPO
- BlueSelect Bronze 2139 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - EPO
- BlueSelect Bronze 2139E ($50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) - EPO
- BlueSelect Bronze 2139V ($50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) - EPO
- BlueSelect Bronze 2342S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - EPO
- BlueCare Bronze (HSA) 24K01-09 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K01-03 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K01-05 (Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K01-25 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K01-31S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K02-17 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K02-18 (Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K02-23 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K02-26S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Gold 24K01-08 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Gold 24K01-10 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Gold 24K01-33S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Gold 24K02-20 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Gold 24K02-28S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Platinum 24K01-04 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Platinum 24K01-07 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Platinum 24K01-34S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Platinum 24K02-15 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Platinum 24K02-29S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Silver 24K01-02 ($10 Labs / Rewards) - POS
- Oak $1,300 Gold - PPO
- Oak $2,000 Standard Gold - PPO
- Altru Prime by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Altru Prime by Medica Bronze Share - HMO
- Altru Prime by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
- Altru Prime by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Altru Prime by Medica Gold Share - HMO
- Altru Prime by Medica Gold Standard - HMO
- Altru Prime by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Altru Prime by Medica Silver Share - HMO
- Altru Prime by Medica Silver Standard - HMO
- Essentia Choice Care with Medica Bronze HSA - EPO
- Essentia Choice Care with Medica Bronze Share - EPO
- Essentia Choice Care with Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
- Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold Share - EPO
- Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold Standard - EPO
- Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver Share - EPO
- Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver Standard - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
- Sanford Individual TRUE $1,750 - HMO
- Sanford Individual TRUE $10,600 - HMO
- Sanford Individual TRUE $3,500 - HMO
- Sanford Individual TRUE $4,750 - HMO
- Sanford Individual TRUE $6,500 - HMO
- Sanford Individual TRUE $7,200 HSA Qualified - HMO
- Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $2,000 - HMO
- Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $6,000 - HMO
- Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $7,500 - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130E26028 | OTHER (01) | MI | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MI |
| 3122148 | MEDICAID (05) | NH | |
| 3514642 | MEDICAID (05) | MI | |
| 4305370 | MEDICAID (05) | MI | |
| APPR | MEDICAID (05) | WI | |
| 4458978 | MEDICAID (05) | MI |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christopher Bixler is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Christopher Bixler is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8224100334
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20080707000662, I20230413000983
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
This service was performed 15 times for 12 patientsA telehealth consultation is a remote medical service where a doctor assesses your health condition through a video call. In an emergency or initial inpatient scenario, this typically lasts for about 30 minutes. This method allows for prompt, efficient care without needing to be physically present in a healthcare facility.
This service was performed 63 times for 63 patientsA telehealth consultation is a remote medical service where a doctor assesses your health condition through a video call. In an emergency or initial inpatient scenario, this typically lasts for about 30 minutes. This method allows for prompt, efficient care without needing to be physically present in a healthcare facility.
This service was performed 91 times for 91 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $33.89 for a new patient copayment and $25.8 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 33966 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $135.56
- Minimum New Patient Price $58.56
- Maximum New Patient Price $179.05
- Average New Patient Copayment $33.89
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.64
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.76
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $103.21
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.44
- Maximum Established Patient Price $144.68
- Average Established Patient Copayment $25.8
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.61
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.17
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Christopher Bixler is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - RICE LAKE | 1700 WEST STOUT STREET RICE LAKE, WI 54868 | (715) 234-1515 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1770575656, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770575656, enumerated as an "individual" on August 17, 2005.
The provider is located at 11215 METRO PKWY STE 1 FORT MYERS, FL 33966 and the phone number is (239) 208-2212.
Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084N0400X and a focus in Neurology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Christopher Bixler is affiliated with: MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - RICE LAKE.
