Christopher Handron, PA-C
NPI 1285865253 · Physician Assistant · Oceanside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Handron, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Oceanside, CA (NPI 1285865253).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285865253
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA20564 (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 tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
560 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 302 | $83 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 83 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 48 | $53 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 39 | $102 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 36 | $35 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax By Washing69209 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 44 | 44 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 42 | 42 |
| Cephalexin | 40 | 39 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 28 | 25 |
| Mupirocin | 25 | 25 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 21 | 21 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 18 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-08-07
- Last updated
- 2022-08-16
- Certified
- 2022-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Handron's NPI number?
- Christopher Handron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285865253, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Handron's specialty?
- Christopher Handron is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Handron located?
- Christopher Handron's practice location on file with NPPES is 4318 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92057-6541.
- What is Christopher Handron's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Handron is (858) 554-7439.
- Does Christopher Handron accept Medicare?
- Christopher Handron is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Handron's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Handron's NPI (1285865253) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.