Christopher Choukalas, MD
NPI 1578793279 · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Greenbrae, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Choukalas, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Greenbrae, CA (NPI 1578793279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578793279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.120954 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
16 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
150 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 31 | $47 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 31 | $15 |
| Anesthesia for Electroshock Therapy00104 | 24 | $113 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 21 | $141 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 16 | $142 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 14 | $208 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$67 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-16
- Last updated
- 2022-08-30
- Certified
- 2022-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Choukalas's NPI number?
- Christopher Choukalas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578793279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Choukalas's specialty?
- Christopher Choukalas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Choukalas located?
- Christopher Choukalas's practice location on file with NPPES is 250 Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae, CA 94904-1702.
- What is Christopher Choukalas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Choukalas is (415) 925-7100.
- Does Christopher Choukalas accept Medicare?
- Christopher Choukalas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Choukalas's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Choukalas's NPI (1578793279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.