Christopher Vafiades, MSPT, ATC
NPI 1780827170 · Physical Therapist · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Vafiades, MSPT, ATC is a Physical Therapist provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1780827170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780827170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- MSPT, ATC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35404 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,837 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 1,334 | $35 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 1,171 | $28 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 659 | $23 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 416 | $21 |
| Electrical Stimulation (unattended), to One Or More Areas for Indication(s) Other Than Wound Care, As Part of a Therapy Plan of CareG0283 | 150 | $9 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97161 | 88 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 545 Frederick StSanta Cruz, CA 95062-2635Phone: (831) 346-6886Fax: (831) 346-6884
- 700 Frederick St Ste 202Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2239Phone: (831) 426-4325Fax: (831) 426-4327
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-14
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Vafiades's NPI number?
- Christopher Vafiades's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780827170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Vafiades's specialty?
- Christopher Vafiades is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Christopher Vafiades located?
- Christopher Vafiades's practice location on file with NPPES is 715 30th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-5070.
- What is Christopher Vafiades's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Vafiades is (813) 416-3430.
- Does Christopher Vafiades accept Medicare?
- Christopher Vafiades is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Vafiades's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Vafiades's NPI (1780827170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.