CHRISTOPHER J GILLIGAN MD
NPI 1871798397
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since June 15, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA 02115(617) 732-5500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2026, Sep 30, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher J Gilligan Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER J GILLIGAN MD (NPI 1871798397) is an individual pain medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in New Jersey (25MA12374500) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871798397
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER J GILLIGANCredential: MD
Location Address75 FRANCIS STBoston, MA 02115-6110
Mailing Address75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115-6110 · (617) 732-5500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1871798397 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA12374500
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License P-156756 (MA)
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 25MA12374500 (NJ), 156756 (MA)
75 FRANCIS ST, Boston, MA 02115

Accepted 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

Christopher J Gilligan Md 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 ID6103990031
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250331001321
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 Gilligan reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
675 HOES LN W
Piscataway, NJ 08854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 641 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Brunswick, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310038
LocationOne Robert Wood Johnson PlaceNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Traction equipment, cervical, free-standing stand/frame, pneumatic, applying traction force to other than mandible E0849
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$30.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115
Neurological Surgery
75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
75 FRANCIS ST, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
BOSTON, MA 02115
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
75 FRANCIS ST, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02115
Emergency Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST, BWH DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Physician Assistant
75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115

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 Gilligan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Gilligan is 1871798397. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2007.

Where is Christopher Gilligan located?

Christopher Gilligan practices at 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 732-5500.

What is Christopher Gilligan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Christopher Gilligan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Gilligan 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 Gilligan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Gilligan reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA) and Rutgers Health-Rwj Scleroderma Program (Piscataway, NJ). 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 Gilligan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Gilligan accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health and Taro Health list Christopher Gilligan 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 Gilligan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Gilligan is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Gilligan was last updated on January 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.