Christopher Guinand, PA
NPI 1255949996 · Physician Assistant · Chesapeake, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Guinand, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Chesapeake, VA (NPI 1255949996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255949996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0110007291 (VA)
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
5 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
485 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 | 178 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $104 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 33 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 25 | $148 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 25 | $105 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Insertion Or Removal of Central Vein Access Device |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 136 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 98 | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 87 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 58 | 19 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 33 | 13 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 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
- 2020-07-20
- Last updated
- 2025-05-28
- Certified
- 2025-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Guinand's NPI number?
- Christopher Guinand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255949996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Guinand's specialty?
- Christopher Guinand is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Guinand located?
- Christopher Guinand's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 Discovery Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320-3843.
- What is Christopher Guinand's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Guinand is (757) 547-5145.
- Does Christopher Guinand accept Medicare?
- Christopher Guinand is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Guinand's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Guinand's NPI (1255949996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.