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CHRISTOPHER ERIC ORTIZ M.D.
NPI 1982847091
Emergency Medicine in Temple, TX

Active since April 20, 2009PECOS Enrolled
2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christopher Eric Ortiz M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER ERIC ORTIZ M.D. (NPI 1982847091) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (N1834) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982847091
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER ERIC ORTIZCredential: M.D.
Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 847408Dallas, TX 75284-7408
Phone(254) 724-2111
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 2011
✔ NPI 1982847091 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N1834
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.
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company and more.Insurance ›

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)

Christopher Eric Ortiz M.d. 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 Reassignments

3

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

Victoria Emergency Partners LLC
108 mi
Emergency Medicine
1110 N SARAH DEWITT DR
Gonzales, TX 78629
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 430 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164770996 (830) 672-7581
Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
130 mi
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245938729 (210) 575-4000
Third Coast Emergency Physicians Southwest PA
138 mi
Emergency Medicine
4103 NORTH LOOK 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78249
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 379 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497793475 (330) 493-4443

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 76508 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

DR. TIFFANY JONES BERRY MD
Family Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-6927
CHRISTINA ESMAT KARIMI P.A
Physician Assistant
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
MRS. JESSICA R. LEHMAN P. T.
Physical Therapist
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
DR. JOHN DAVID R. SENO MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
BARRY RAY CHAMBERLIN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
KAMIA ROCHELLE SCROGGINS FASHEUN FNP
Nurse Practitioner
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
SAMANTHA RUFARO MAKINA
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
BRANDON ROBERT MAY
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111

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 Ortiz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Ortiz is 1982847091. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2009.

Where is Christopher Ortiz located?

Christopher Ortiz practices at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2111.

What is Christopher Ortiz's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Ortiz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Ortiz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Ortiz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Ortiz reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Victoria Emergency Partners LLC (Gonzales, TX), Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX) and Third Coast Emergency Physicians Southwest PA (San Antonio, TX). 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 Ortiz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Ortiz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and UnitedHealthcare list Christopher Ortiz 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 Christopher Ortiz was last updated on May 19, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.