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CHRISTA CAROLINE DEFRIES
NPI 1881190742
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Francisco, CA

Active since March 31, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 PINE ST STE 1250, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111(833) 351-8255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 19, 2018, Mar 31, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christa Caroline Defries NPPES

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

CHRISTA CAROLINE DEFRIES (NPI 1881190742) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A195854) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881190742
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTA CAROLINE DEFRIES
Location Address100 PINE ST STE 1250San Francisco, CA 94111-5235
Mailing AddressPo Box 24449New York, NY 10087-0589 · (833) 351-8255
Phone(833) 351-8255
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1881190742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A195854✔ Licensed in TX · S7197✔ Licensed in NY · 313976
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
100 PINE ST STE 1250, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1109 W 27th St Rm 5SNew York, NY 10001-6208 · Phone (833) 351-8255
Location 23223 S Loop 289 Ste 600Lubbock, TX 79423-1372 · Phone (833) 351-8255
Location 32401 South 31st Street, MS-22-117DTemple, TX 76508-0001 · Phone (512) 431-0317

Other Identifiers 1

Other679736TX · Physician In Training Permit

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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

Christa Caroline Defries 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 ID9739436189
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240517001543
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christa Defries reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mccd Ca Psychiatry Services PC
Same address
Psychiatry
100 PINE ST STE 1250
San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689306920 (833) 351-8255
Mccd Fl Psychiatry Services PA
2,374 mi
Psychiatry
1301 RIVERPLACE BLVD STE 800
Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 240 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659003457 (833) 351-8255
Mccd Psychiatry Services PLLC
2,571 mi
Psychiatry
109 W 27TH ST # 5S
New York, NY 10001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 590 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033750823 (917) 634-5311

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
41 services16 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes 90836
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 45-minute session where a healthcare provider discusses your mental and emotional health. They assess your current state, manage any issues, and help you develop coping strategies. This service aims to improve your overall well-being.
22 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94111 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
$202.35 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $50.58 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

JEFFREY JOSEPH NILES
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
100 PINE ST STE 1250
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
San Francisco County (833) 351-8255
DR. MAXWELL SCHAUERMANN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Addiction Psychiatry)
100 PINE ST STE 1250
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
San Francisco County (833) 351-8255
VIKAS NAVA KODALI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
100 PINE ST STE 1250
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
San Francisco County (833) 351-8255
AUSTIN PRESLEY DAVIDSON DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
100 PINE ST STE 1250
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
San Francisco County (833) 351-8255
DR. STEVEN L PRENZLAUER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
100 PINE ST STE 1250
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
San Francisco County (833) 351-8255
MS. FELICITAS KOSTER D.O.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
100 PINE ST STE 1250
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
San Francisco County (415) 985-6697
NIDA KHAN
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
100 PINE ST STE 1250
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
San Francisco County (917) 634-5311
SATVEET KHELA D.O.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
100 PINE ST STE 1250
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
San Francisco County (833) 351-8255

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 Christa Defries's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christa Defries is 1881190742. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2018.

Where is Christa Defries located?

Christa Defries practices at 100 Pine St Ste 1250, San Francisco, CA 94111. The listed phone number is (833) 351-8255.

What is Christa Defries's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Christa Defries enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christa Defries 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 Christa Defries's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christa Defries reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mccd Ca Psychiatry Services PC (San Francisco, CA), Mccd Fl Psychiatry Services PA (Jacksonville, FL) and Mccd Psychiatry Services PLLC (New York, NY). 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 Christa Defries's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christa Defries accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Christa Defries 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 Christa Defries was last updated on October 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.