Christopher Rupe, MD
NPI 1740401249 · Surgery Physician · Salina, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Rupe, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Salina, KS (NPI 1740401249).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740401249
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6151 (KS)
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
19 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
2,280 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 193 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 193 | $118 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 191 | $83 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 147 | $53 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 127 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 124 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 123 | 110 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 60 | 57 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 54 | 17 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 49 | — |
| Anastrozole | 38 | — |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 31 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,737 across 13 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
- 2007-05-01
- Last updated
- 2021-04-01
- Certified
- 2021-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Rupe's NPI number?
- Christopher Rupe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740401249, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Rupe's specialty?
- Christopher Rupe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Rupe located?
- Christopher Rupe's practice location on file with NPPES is 737 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401-5103.
- What is Christopher Rupe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Rupe is (785) 827-7261.
- Does Christopher Rupe accept Medicare?
- Christopher Rupe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Rupe's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Rupe's NPI (1740401249) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.