Christopher Passero
NPI 1881891406 · Nephrology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Passero is a Nephrology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1881891406).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881891406
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD431441 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
493 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 145 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 144 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $93 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 59 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 93 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 87 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 78 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 69 | 24 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 53 | 14 |
| Calcitriol | 48 | 15 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 32 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-28
- Last updated
- 2021-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Passero's NPI number?
- Christopher Passero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881891406, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Passero's specialty?
- Christopher Passero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Passero located?
- Christopher Passero's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 Lytton Ave Ste 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1481.
- What is Christopher Passero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Passero is (412) 802-3043.
- Does Christopher Passero accept Medicare?
- Christopher Passero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Passero's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Passero's NPI (1881891406) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.