DR. CHRISTOPHER B ZERNIAL M.D.
NPI 1770926149
Emergency Medicine in Jacksonville, FL

Active since April 16, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.33/100
CMS Quality Rating
655 W 8TH ST, 1ST FLOOR, CLINICAL CENTER, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209(904) 244-3817 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 24, 2022, Sep 21, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Christopher B Zernial M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER B ZERNIAL M.D. (NPI 1770926149) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Jacksonville, Florida, licensed in Georgia (75420) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Astria Sunnyside Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770926149
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER B ZERNIALCredential: M.D.
Location Address655 W 8TH ST, 1ST FLOOR, CLINICAL CENTERJacksonville, FL 32209-6511
Mailing Address1602 7th St NJacksonville Beach, FL 32250-4808 · (512) 468-3340
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2025
NPI 1770926149 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 75420 Licensed in KY · 50528 Licensed in FL · 131593
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.
655 W 8TH ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher B Zernial 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 ID1254631971
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170724002656, I20251113001198
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.

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.
102 services100 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.
76 services73 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.
55 services52 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.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Astria Sunnyside Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Sunnyside, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number501330
Location1016 Tacoma AvenueSunnyside, WA 98944 · Yakima County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32209 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

95.33/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.76
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.

Anesthesiology
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Physical Therapist
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Pharmacist
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Pharmacist
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Pharmacist
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Pharmacist
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209

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 Zernial's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Zernial is 1770926149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2013.

Where is Christopher Zernial located?

Christopher Zernial practices at 655 W 8th St 1st Floor, Clinical Center, Jacksonville, FL 32209. The listed phone number is (904) 244-3817.

What is Christopher Zernial's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Zernial enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Zernial 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.

What insurance does Christopher Zernial accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, CareSource and Molina Healthcare and 4 other insurers list Christopher Zernial 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 Zernial affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Zernial is affiliated with Astria Sunnyside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Zernial was last updated on April 16, 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.