Christopher Nusser, M.D.
NPI 1538152038 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Boulder, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Nusser, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Boulder, CO (NPI 1538152038).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538152038
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38311 (CO)
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
20 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
2,338 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 284 | $63 |
| Ct Scan of Leg Without Contrast73700 | 267 | $46 |
| Mri Scan of Arm Joint Without Contrast73221 | 229 | $63 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 162 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 155 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 113 | $9 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4747 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80303-1131Phone: (303) 465-0401Fax: (303) 438-1351
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-30
- Last updated
- 2021-03-15
- Certified
- 2021-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Nusser's NPI number?
- Christopher Nusser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538152038, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Nusser's specialty?
- Christopher Nusser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Nusser located?
- Christopher Nusser's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Balsam Ave, Boulder, CO 80304-3404.
- What is Christopher Nusser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Nusser is (303) 465-0401.
- Does Christopher Nusser accept Medicare?
- Christopher Nusser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Nusser's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Nusser's NPI (1538152038) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.