Christian Lechuga
NPI 1659010775 · Family Nurse Practitioner · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christian Lechuga is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1659010775).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659010775
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1082146 (TX)
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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
212 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 76 | $60 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 69 | $63 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 28 | $60 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 27 | $87 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99344 | 12 | $116 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$116 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 | 29 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 27 | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 27 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 19 | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 16 | 14 |
| Furosemide | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$231 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4441 E Lohman AveLas Cruces, NM 88011-8267Phone: (575) 521-6400
- 1201 E Schuster Ave Ste 1aEl Paso, TX 79902-4646Phone: (915) 808-2937
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-05-27
- Last updated
- 2024-11-07
- Certified
- 2024-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christian Lechuga's NPI number?
- Christian Lechuga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659010775, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christian Lechuga's specialty?
- Christian Lechuga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christian Lechuga located?
- Christian Lechuga's practice location on file with NPPES is 2230 Joe Battle Blvd, El Paso, TX 79938-2619.
- What is Christian Lechuga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christian Lechuga is (915) 910-6041.
- Does Christian Lechuga accept Medicare?
- Christian Lechuga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christian Lechuga's NPI active?
- Yes — Christian Lechuga's NPI (1659010775) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.