Christopher Edelman, PA
NPI 1639426810 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Clearwater, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Edelman, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Clearwater, FL (NPI 1639426810).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639426810
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9106623 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
779 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 192 | $63 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 130 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 120 | $75 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 116 | $176 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 91 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Hip, Minimum of 4 Views73503 | 62 | $47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 424 | 246 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 369 | 205 |
| Amoxicillin | 144 | 126 |
| Prednisone | 134 | 124 |
| Cefadroxil | 71 | 49 |
| Meloxicam | 63 | 22 |
| Mupirocin | 32 | 32 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,682 across 14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-08-07
- Last updated
- 2012-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Edelman's NPI number?
- Christopher Edelman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639426810, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Edelman's specialty?
- Christopher Edelman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Edelman located?
- Christopher Edelman's practice location on file with NPPES is 430 Morton Plant St, Clearwater, FL 33756-3398.
- What is Christopher Edelman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Edelman is (727) 461-9026.
- Does Christopher Edelman accept Medicare?
- Christopher Edelman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Edelman's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Edelman's NPI (1639426810) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.