Christopher Migdal, MD
NPI 1487179248 · Psychiatry Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Migdal, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1487179248).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487179248
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PTL1750 (CA)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
477 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 | 159 | $146 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 144 | $77 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 69 | $209 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $103 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 30 | $66 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mirtazapine | 51 | 18 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 44 | 14 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 42 | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 37 | 16 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 37 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 29 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4610 X StreetSacramento, CA 95817Phone: (916) 816-6177
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-08-13
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Migdal's NPI number?
- Christopher Migdal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487179248, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Migdal's specialty?
- Christopher Migdal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Migdal located?
- Christopher Migdal's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093.
- What is Christopher Migdal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Migdal is (916) 471-0209.
- Does Christopher Migdal accept Medicare?
- Christopher Migdal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Migdal's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Migdal's NPI (1487179248) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.