DR. RAFAEL CHRISTIAN MD
NPI 1831171834
Pediatrics in Kyle, SD

Active since November 16, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1000 HEALTH CENTER ROAD, KYLE, SD 57752(605) 455-8214(605) 455-1529 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Rafael Christian Md NPPES

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

DR. RAFAEL CHRISTIAN MD (NPI 1831171834) is an individual pediatrics provider in Kyle, South Dakota, licensed in Puerto Rico (10384) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831171834
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAFAEL CHRISTIANCredential: MD
Location Address1000 HEALTH CENTER ROADKyle, SD 57752-0000
Mailing Address1000 Health Center RoadKyle, SD 57752-0000 · (605) 455-8214 · Fax (605) 455-1529
Fax(605) 455-1529
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 2013
✔ NPI 1831171834 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PR · 10384✔ Licensed in MI · 4301084953
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.
1000 HEALTH CENTER ROAD, Kyle, SD 57752

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. Rafael Christian 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Rafael Christian reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Clinic/Center
1000 HEALTH CENTER RD
Kyle, SD 57752
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 84 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 57752 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
$85.21 typical visit price
range $55.52 – $167.23
Typical copayment $21.30 (range $13.88 – $41.80)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.88 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $24.47 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1000 HEALTH CENTER ROAD, KYLE HEALTH CENTER / DHHS/IHS
KYLE, SD 57752
Registered Nurse
1000 HEALTH CENTER ROAD
KYLE, SD 57752
Counselor (Professional)
1000 HEALTH CENTER ROAD
KYLE, SD 57752
Dentist (General Practice)
1000 HEALTH CENTER ROAD
KYLE, SD 57752
Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
1000 HEALTH CENTER ROAD
KYLE, SD 57752
Pharmacist
1000 HEALTH CENTER ROAD
KYLE, SD 57752
Registered Nurse
1000 HEALTH CENTER ROAD
KYLE, SD 57752
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Metabolic)
1000 HEALTH CENTER ROAD
KYLE, SD 57752

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 Rafael Christian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Christian is 1831171834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2005.

Where is Rafael Christian located?

Rafael Christian practices at 1000 Health Center Road, Kyle, SD 57752. The listed phone number is (605) 455-8214.

What is Rafael Christian's specialty?

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

Is Rafael Christian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rafael Christian is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Rafael Christian's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rafael Christian reassigns Medicare benefits to Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Hospital (Kyle, SD). The 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 Rafael Christian's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rafael Christian was last updated on June 10, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.