Christopher Handera, M.D.
NPI 1144632688 · Hospitalist Physician · Chambersburg, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Handera, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Chambersburg, PA (NPI 1144632688).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144632688
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD491787C (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
932 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 391 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 242 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 221 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 52 | $170 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 26 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$170 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 48 | 48 |
| Furosemide | 24 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 20 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 11116 Medical Campus RdHagerstown, MD 21742-6710Phone: (301) 790-8804
- 1202 Medical Center DrWilmington, NC 28401Phone: (910) 341-3300Fax: (910) 251-2067
- 147 Gettys StGettysburg, PA 17325-2534Phone: (717) 339-2025Fax: (717) 339-2011
- 501 E Main StWaynesboro, PA 17268-2353Phone: (717) 765-4000Fax: (717) 765-3669
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-02
- Last updated
- 2025-11-25
- Certified
- 2025-11-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Handera's NPI number?
- Christopher Handera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144632688, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Handera's specialty?
- Christopher Handera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Handera located?
- Christopher Handera's practice location on file with NPPES is 112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA 17201-1720.
- What is Christopher Handera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Handera is (717) 217-4300.
- Does Christopher Handera accept Medicare?
- Christopher Handera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Handera's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Handera's NPI (1144632688) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.