Christopher Whitehead, PA
NPI 1255861589 · Physician Assistant · Brick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Whitehead, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Brick, NJ (NPI 1255861589).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255861589
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MP00437100 (NJ)
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
9 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
622 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 312 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 310 | $106 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$106 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 140 | 19 |
| Lorazepam | 109 | 15 |
| Clonazepam | 99 | 17 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 66 | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 59 | 19 |
| Lamotrigine | 47 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$582 across 55 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
- 2017-06-19
- Last updated
- 2017-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Whitehead's NPI number?
- Christopher Whitehead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255861589, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Whitehead's specialty?
- Christopher Whitehead is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Whitehead located?
- Christopher Whitehead's practice location on file with NPPES is 1541 Route 88 W Ste J, Brick, NJ 08724-2373.
- What is Christopher Whitehead's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Whitehead is (732) 202-0622.
- Does Christopher Whitehead accept Medicare?
- Christopher Whitehead is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Whitehead's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Whitehead's NPI (1255861589) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.