Caress Christian, MD
NPI 1285806729 · Family Medicine Physician · Brodheadsville, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caress Christian, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Brodheadsville, PA (NPI 1285806729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285806729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD437986 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,033 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 347 | $120 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 226 | $120 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 109 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 94 | $85 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 64 | $9 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 46 | $38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 161 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 789 | 226 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 384 | 122 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 300 | 95 |
| Losartan Potassium | 274 | 77 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 272 | 79 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 271 | 66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2008-03-25
- Last updated
- 2019-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caress Christian's NPI number?
- Caress Christian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285806729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caress Christian's specialty?
- Caress Christian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Caress Christian located?
- Caress Christian's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 Burrus Blvd Ste 200, Brodheadsville, PA 18322-7812.
- What is Caress Christian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caress Christian is (570) 992-7620.
- Does Caress Christian accept Medicare?
- Caress Christian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caress Christian's NPI active?
- Yes — Caress Christian's NPI (1285806729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.