Christopher Michel, M.D.
NPI 1548240021 · Psychiatry Physician · Berkeley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Michel, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Berkeley, CA (NPI 1548240021).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548240021
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G27712 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
423 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 186 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $153 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $110 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 29 | $103 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$153 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 25 |
| Clozapine | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 20 |
| Lorazepam | 20 |
| Clonazepam | 17 |
| Lamotrigine | 16 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 15 |
| Paroxetine Hcl | 12 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Hcl Sr |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-19
- Last updated
- 2016-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Michel's NPI number?
- Christopher Michel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548240021, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Michel's specialty?
- Christopher Michel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Michel located?
- Christopher Michel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2020 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2685.
- What is Christopher Michel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Michel is (510) 843-2220.
- Does Christopher Michel accept Medicare?
- Christopher Michel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Michel's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Michel's NPI (1548240021) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.