Christopher O'Grady, M.D.
NPI 1861474306 · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Watsonville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher O'Grady, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Watsonville, CA (NPI 1861474306).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861474306
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G73458 (CA)
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
5,075 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 824 | $97 |
| 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 | 710 | $17 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 481 | $21 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 480 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 477 | $137 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 175 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 364 | 85 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 333 | 91 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 282 | 74 |
| Losartan Potassium | 250 | 65 |
| Omeprazole | 247 | 66 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 244 | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$184 across 8 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
- 2005-11-18
- Last updated
- 2024-07-18
- Certified
- 2024-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher O'Grady's NPI number?
- Christopher O'Grady's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861474306, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher O'Grady's specialty?
- Christopher O'Grady is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher O'Grady located?
- Christopher O'Grady's practice location on file with NPPES is 65 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076-2491.
- What is Christopher O'Grady's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher O'Grady is (831) 786-8595.
- Does Christopher O'Grady accept Medicare?
- Christopher O'Grady is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher O'Grady's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher O'Grady's NPI (1861474306) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.