Christopher Gonzalez, MD
NPI 1336319185 · Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Gonzalez, MD is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1336319185).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336319185
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D79680 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
6,719 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein Measurement, Serum84165 | 3,447 | $17 |
| Immunologic Analysis Technique on Serum (immunofixation)86334 | 2,106 | $17 |
| Protein Measurement, Body Fluid84166 | 556 | $17 |
| Immunologic Analysis Technique on Body Fluid, Other Fluids With Concentration86335 | 371 | $16 |
| Blood Bank Physician Services for Cross Match And/Or Evaluation and Written Report86077 | 166 | $46 |
| Mechanical Separation of Plasma From Blood36514 | 73 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$88 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 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
- 2008-03-07
- Last updated
- 2021-07-27
- Certified
- 2021-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Gonzalez's NPI number?
- Christopher Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336319185, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Gonzalez's specialty?
- Christopher Gonzalez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Gonzalez located?
- Christopher Gonzalez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Christopher Gonzalez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Gonzalez is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Christopher Gonzalez accept Medicare?
- Christopher Gonzalez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Gonzalez's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Gonzalez's NPI (1336319185) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.