Christina Council, M.D.
NPI 1831539451 · Family Medicine Physician · North Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christina Council, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in North Bethesda, MD (NPI 1831539451).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831539451
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0088522 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
863 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 | 167 | $130 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 132 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 96 | $98 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 46 | $143 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 44 | $72 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 167 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 135 | 42 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 92 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 81 | 32 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 68 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 59 | 21 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$384 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1670 Ritchie Station CtCapitol Heights, MD 20743-5074Phone: (240) 765-1406
- 8630 Fenton St Ste 1200Silver Spring, MD 20910-3808Phone: (301) 585-1250Fax: (301) 585-6289
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-27
- Last updated
- 2025-12-03
- Certified
- 2025-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christina Council's NPI number?
- Christina Council's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831539451, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christina Council's specialty?
- Christina Council is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christina Council located?
- Christina Council's practice location on file with NPPES is 911 Meeting St, North Bethesda, MD 20852-2375.
- What is Christina Council's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christina Council is (888) 663-6331.
- Does Christina Council accept Medicare?
- Christina Council is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christina Council's NPI active?
- Yes — Christina Council's NPI (1831539451) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.