Christine Martinez, P.A.-C
NPI 1871650523 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Martinez, P.A.-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1871650523).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871650523
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17487 (CA)
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
1,423 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 307 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 285 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 227 | $131 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 202 | $74 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 102 | $197 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 195 | 151 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 152 | 137 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 123 | 87 |
| Cephalexin | 113 | 91 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 79 | 76 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 55 | 54 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$446 across 6 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
- 2007-01-02
- Last updated
- 2020-09-18
- Certified
- 2020-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Martinez's NPI number?
- Christine Martinez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871650523, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Martinez's specialty?
- Christine Martinez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christine Martinez located?
- Christine Martinez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2405 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2444.
- What is Christine Martinez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Martinez is (925) 939-8585.
- Does Christine Martinez accept Medicare?
- Christine Martinez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Martinez's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Martinez's NPI (1871650523) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.