Christopher Chong, MD
NPI 1831329978 · Rheumatology Physician · Colorado Springs, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Chong, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Colorado Springs, CO (NPI 1831329978).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831329978
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53877 (CO)
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
16 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
1,891 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 | 554 | $130 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 380 | $15 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 369 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 116 | $93 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 98 | $134 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, Each Additional Hour |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 260 | 73 |
| Prednisone | 206 | 77 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 168 | 44 |
| Allopurinol | 105 | 26 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 69 | — |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel | 50 | — |
| Etanercept |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,773 across 98 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
- 2009-07-23
- Last updated
- 2014-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Chong's NPI number?
- Christopher Chong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831329978, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Chong's specialty?
- Christopher Chong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Chong located?
- Christopher Chong's practice location on file with NPPES is 595 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.
- What is Christopher Chong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Chong is (719) 475-9613.
- Does Christopher Chong accept Medicare?
- Christopher Chong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Chong's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Chong's NPI (1831329978) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.