Christopher Halphen, D.O.
NPI 1255695672 · Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Overland Park, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Halphen, D.O. is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Overland Park, KS (NPI 1255695672).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255695672
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2012020182 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,841 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 311 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 245 | $84 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 188 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 186 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 181 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 109 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 77 | 59 |
| Amoxicillin | 41 | 37 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 21 |
| Celecoxib | 28 | — |
| Meloxicam | 27 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4000 Cambridge StKansas City, KS 66160-3548Phone: (913) 588-5000
- 2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108-4619Phone: (816) 234-3000Fax: (816) 302-9939
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-29
- Last updated
- 2026-04-13
- Certified
- 2026-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Halphen's NPI number?
- Christopher Halphen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255695672, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Halphen's specialty?
- Christopher Halphen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Halphen located?
- Christopher Halphen's practice location on file with NPPES is 10730 Nall Ave Ste 201, Overland Park, KS 66211-1210.
- What is Christopher Halphen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Halphen is (913) 588-1227.
- Does Christopher Halphen accept Medicare?
- Christopher Halphen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Halphen's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Halphen's NPI (1255695672) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.