Christopher Faux, MD
NPI 1831277433 · Family Medicine Physician · Rancho Mirage, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Faux, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Rancho Mirage, CA (NPI 1831277433).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831277433
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G84758 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
280 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 94 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 33 | $73 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 25 | $15 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 24 | $41 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 20 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 136 | 132 |
| Cefdinir | 136 | 123 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 126 | 121 |
| Azithromycin | 123 | 120 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 109 | 104 |
| Methylprednisolone | 82 | 75 |
| Cephalexin | 58 | 56 |
| Prednisone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2012-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Faux's NPI number?
- Christopher Faux's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831277433, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Faux's specialty?
- Christopher Faux is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Faux located?
- Christopher Faux's practice location on file with NPPES is 72780 Country Club Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-4126.
- What is Christopher Faux's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Faux is (760) 674-3847.
- Does Christopher Faux accept Medicare?
- Christopher Faux is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Faux's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Faux's NPI (1831277433) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.