Christopher Northern, PA
NPI 1043300767 · Physician Assistant · Crystal Lake, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Northern, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Crystal Lake, IL (NPI 1043300767).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043300767
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1898-023 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
968 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 295 | $79 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 159 | $98 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 118 | $59 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 103 | $12 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 62 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 57 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 169 | 162 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 57 | 52 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 46 | 42 |
| Celecoxib | 30 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 23 |
| Methocarbamol | 19 | 18 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2018-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Northern's NPI number?
- Christopher Northern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043300767, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Northern's specialty?
- Christopher Northern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Northern located?
- Christopher Northern's practice location on file with NPPES is 360 Station Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-7978.
- What is Christopher Northern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Northern is (815) 356-2330.
- Does Christopher Northern accept Medicare?
- Christopher Northern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Northern's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Northern's NPI (1043300767) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.