Christopher Penning, D.O.
NPI 1679555734 · Family Medicine Physician · Bridge City, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Penning, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bridge City, TX (NPI 1679555734).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679555734
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J4428 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,925 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 | 1,255 | $124 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 359 | $14 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 202 | $78 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 134 | $39 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 127 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 104 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 142 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 416 | 137 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 313 | 103 |
| Omeprazole | 197 | 59 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 194 | 50 |
| Gabapentin | 178 | 53 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 169 | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,075 across 60 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
- 2005-11-15
- Last updated
- 2010-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Penning's NPI number?
- Christopher Penning's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679555734, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Penning's specialty?
- Christopher Penning is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Penning located?
- Christopher Penning's practice location on file with NPPES is 615 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, TX 77611-2434.
- What is Christopher Penning's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Penning is (409) 735-7305.
- Does Christopher Penning accept Medicare?
- Christopher Penning is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Penning's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Penning's NPI (1679555734) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.