Christopher Owston, PA-C
NPI 1659351088 · Physician Assistant · Virginia Beach, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Owston, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Virginia Beach, VA (NPI 1659351088).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659351088
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0110002293 (VA)
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 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
227 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 70 | $98 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 66 | $7 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 64 | $140 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 27 | $172 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$172 (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) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 24 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 21 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 21 | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 21 |
| Naproxen | 16 | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-20
- Last updated
- 2023-02-11
- Certified
- 2023-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Owston's NPI number?
- Christopher Owston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659351088, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Owston's specialty?
- Christopher Owston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Owston located?
- Christopher Owston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 Helicopter Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23459-8913.
- What is Christopher Owston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Owston is (757) 763-2190.
- Does Christopher Owston accept Medicare?
- Christopher Owston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Owston's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Owston's NPI (1659351088) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.