Anitha Christopher, MD
NPI 1467642397 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anitha Christopher, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1467642397).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467642397
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 203314 (LA)
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
601 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 | 168 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 81 | $114 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 81 | $203 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 52 | $76 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 51 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 50 | $11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 221 | 49 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 207 | 77 |
| Azithromycin | 143 | 33 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 136 | 31 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 127 | 40 |
| Prednisone | 113 | 61 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,127 across 57 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
- 2007-07-26
- Last updated
- 2019-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anitha Christopher's NPI number?
- Anitha Christopher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467642397, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anitha Christopher's specialty?
- Anitha Christopher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anitha Christopher located?
- Anitha Christopher's practice location on file with NPPES is 4224 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006-2980.
- What is Anitha Christopher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anitha Christopher is (504) 454-5213.
- Does Anitha Christopher accept Medicare?
- Anitha Christopher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anitha Christopher's NPI active?
- Yes — Anitha Christopher's NPI (1467642397) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.