Christopher Jones, MD
NPI 1487870259 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Jones, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1487870259).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487870259
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD454788 (PA)
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 tenure28% of score
19 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
674 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 245 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 172 | $90 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 71 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 64 | $133 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 30 | $111 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 257 | 60 |
| Methadone Hcl | 175 | 42 |
| Pregabalin | 122 | 24 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 86 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 80 | 15 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 53 | — |
| Lorazepam | 46 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-18
- Last updated
- 2020-10-16
- Certified
- 2020-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Jones's NPI number?
- Christopher Jones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487870259, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Jones's specialty?
- Christopher Jones is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Jones located?
- Christopher Jones's practice location on file with NPPES is 20 Duke Medicine Cir # 3-132, Durham, NC 27710-2000.
- What is Christopher Jones's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Jones is (919) 668-7215.
- Does Christopher Jones accept Medicare?
- Christopher Jones is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Jones's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Jones's NPI (1487870259) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.