Christine Szarko, PA-C
NPI 1639725153 · Physician Assistant · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Szarko, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1639725153).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639725153
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
584 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 266 | $103 |
| 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 | 214 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 26 | $40 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 24 | $63 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 61 | 18 |
| Anastrozole | 40 | 17 |
| Famotidine | 33 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 31 | 11 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 21 |
| Lenalidomide | 25 | 12 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 24 | 17 |
| Acyclovir |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$248 across 2 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
- 2019-08-12
- Last updated
- 2022-05-03
- Certified
- 2022-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Szarko's NPI number?
- Christine Szarko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639725153, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Szarko's specialty?
- Christine Szarko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christine Szarko located?
- Christine Szarko's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Christine Szarko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Szarko is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Christine Szarko accept Medicare?
- Christine Szarko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Szarko's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Szarko's NPI (1639725153) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.