Christopher Ceriale, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1255858221 · Physician Assistant · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Ceriale, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1255858221).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255858221
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 54651 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
309 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 | 121 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 76 | $85 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 60 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 41 | $71 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 11 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$85 (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 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 379 | 127 |
| Finasteride | 273 | 89 |
| Pentosan Polysulfate Sodiumbrand: Elmiron | 185 | 31 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 111 | 32 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 92 | 24 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 66 | — |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$227 across 10 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
- 2017-08-29
- Last updated
- 2020-02-19
- Certified
- 2020-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Ceriale's NPI number?
- Christopher Ceriale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255858221, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Ceriale's specialty?
- Christopher Ceriale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Ceriale located?
- Christopher Ceriale's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Christopher Ceriale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Ceriale is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Christopher Ceriale accept Medicare?
- Christopher Ceriale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Ceriale's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Ceriale's NPI (1255858221) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.