Christian Gastelum, MD
NPI 1285782268 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christian Gastelum, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1285782268).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285782268
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A74589 (CA)
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
19 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
1,078 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 478 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 245 | $135 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 189 | $82 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 64 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 59 | $192 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 474 | 118 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 385 | 66 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 325 | 50 |
| Metformin Hcl | 173 | 51 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 154 | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 134 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40,046 across 132 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
- 2007-01-08
- Last updated
- 2011-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christian Gastelum's NPI number?
- Christian Gastelum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285782268, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christian Gastelum's specialty?
- Christian Gastelum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christian Gastelum located?
- Christian Gastelum's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90033-2469.
- What is Christian Gastelum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christian Gastelum is (323) 307-8900.
- Does Christian Gastelum accept Medicare?
- Christian Gastelum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christian Gastelum's NPI active?
- Yes — Christian Gastelum's NPI (1285782268) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.