Christopher Pinkerton, P.A.-C
NPI 1841215100 · Physician Assistant · Saint Peters, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Pinkerton, P.A.-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Saint Peters, MO (NPI 1841215100).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841215100
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 085001930 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
177 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 83 | $98 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 75 | $143 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 19 | $58 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $58–$143 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 73 | 73 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 21 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 21 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 19 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 16 |
| Methocarbamol | 16 | 16 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-13
- Last updated
- 2025-10-08
- Certified
- 2025-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Pinkerton's NPI number?
- Christopher Pinkerton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841215100, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Pinkerton's specialty?
- Christopher Pinkerton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Pinkerton located?
- Christopher Pinkerton's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 Hospital Dr, Saint Peters, MO 63376-1659.
- What is Christopher Pinkerton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Pinkerton is (636) 916-9000.
- Does Christopher Pinkerton accept Medicare?
- Christopher Pinkerton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Pinkerton's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Pinkerton's NPI (1841215100) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.