DR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS M.D, CMD, FRCP(EDIN)
NPI 1932193596
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Fresno, CA

Active since September 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
1111 E SPRUCE AVE, FRESNO, CA 93720(559) 450-6545(559) 450-7584 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2026, Jun 22, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Christopher Williams M.d, Cmd, Frcp(edin) NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS M.D, CMD, FRCP(EDIN) (NPI 1932193596) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Fresno, California, licensed in Michigan (4301082686) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932193596
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMSCredential: M.D, CMD, FRCP(EDIN)
Location Address1111 E SPRUCE AVEFresno, CA 93720-3330
Mailing Address655 Minnewawa Ave Ste 3255Clovis, CA 93612-1757 · (559) 697-5703 · Fax (313) 789-1651
Fax(559) 450-7584
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2026
NPI 1932193596 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License Licensed in MI · 4301082686
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 4301082686 (MI)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License 4301082686 (MI)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 4301082686 (MI)
1111 E SPRUCE AVE, Fresno, CA 93720

Other Identifiers 3

Other70-0-F32947-0MI · Bcbs Cpin #
OtherCW082686MI · Bcbsm
Medicaid4846638MI

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 Williams M.d, Cmd, Frcp(edin) 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 ID8921092909
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161205001385
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 5

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
190 services179 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
136 services79 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
126 services107 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
26 services22 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

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.

72.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.14
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Dietitian, Registered
1111 E SPRUCE AVE, MAIL STOP 950
FRESNO, CA 93720
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1111 E SPRUCE AVE
FRESNO, CA 93720
Specialist
1111 E SPRUCE AVE
FRESNO, CA 93720

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 Williams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Williams is 1932193596. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2005.

Where is Christopher Williams located?

Christopher Williams practices at 1111 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93720. The listed phone number is (559) 450-6545.

What is Christopher Williams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Christopher Williams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Williams 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Williams was last updated on May 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.