P. Christopher Gottschalk, M.D.
NPI 1831131176 · Neurology Physician · Fairfield, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
P. Christopher Gottschalk, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Fairfield, CT (NPI 1831131176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831131176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 035234 (CT)
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
111 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 | 74 | $133 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $174 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $92–$174 (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 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Galcanezumab-Gnlmbrand: Emgality Pen | 238 | 36 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 142 | 35 |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 136 | 37 |
| Topiramate | 128 | 38 |
| Naratriptan Hcl | 90 | 34 |
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector | 85 | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61,998 across 40 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
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2009-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is P. Christopher Gottschalk's NPI number?
- P. Christopher Gottschalk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831131176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is P. Christopher Gottschalk's specialty?
- P. Christopher Gottschalk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is P. Christopher Gottschalk located?
- P. Christopher Gottschalk's practice location on file with NPPES is 75 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield, CT 06824-5340.
- What is P. Christopher Gottschalk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for P. Christopher Gottschalk is (203) 333-1133.
- Does P. Christopher Gottschalk accept Medicare?
- P. Christopher Gottschalk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is P. Christopher Gottschalk's NPI active?
- Yes — P. Christopher Gottschalk's NPI (1831131176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.