Christopher Rife, M.D.
NPI 1699935536 · Gastroenterology Physician · Lincoln, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Rife, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1699935536).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699935536
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28484 (NE)
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
18 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
945 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 180 | $233 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 119 | $112 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 95 | $103 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 83 | $77 |
| Study of Esophagus to Assess Movement91010 | 74 | $63 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 257 | 253 |
| Omeprazole | 138 | 47 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 92 | 26 |
| Azathioprine | 64 | 11 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 52 | 20 |
| Bethanechol Chloride | 43 | — |
| Sucralfate | 35 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$446 across 26 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
- 2008-06-13
- Last updated
- 2015-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Rife's NPI number?
- Christopher Rife's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699935536, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Rife's specialty?
- Christopher Rife is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Rife located?
- Christopher Rife's practice location on file with NPPES is 4545 R St, Lincoln, NE 68503-3799.
- What is Christopher Rife's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Rife is (402) 465-4545.
- Does Christopher Rife accept Medicare?
- Christopher Rife is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Rife's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Rife's NPI (1699935536) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.