Christopher Tarpein, PA
NPI 1972873123 · Medical Physician Assistant · Vero Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Tarpein, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Vero Beach, FL (NPI 1972873123).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972873123
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,501 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 | 714 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 650 | $113 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 612 | $57 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 368 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 338 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 160 | $47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 281 | 135 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 129 | 105 |
| Methylprednisolone | 121 | 113 |
| Cefadroxil | 99 | 87 |
| Amoxicillin | 89 | 66 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 88 | 45 |
| Mupirocin | 82 | 80 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 65 | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 across 3 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)
- 1715 Main StWoodward, OK 73801-2938Phone: (580) 254-8165Fax: (580) 254-8183
- 908 19th StSuite 300Woodward, OK 73801-2307Phone: (580) 256-1789Fax: (580) 256-1731
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-01-05
- Last updated
- 2021-08-11
- Certified
- 2021-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Tarpein's NPI number?
- Christopher Tarpein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972873123, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Tarpein's specialty?
- Christopher Tarpein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Tarpein located?
- Christopher Tarpein's practice location on file with NPPES is 3955 Indian River Blvd Ste 100, Vero Beach, FL 32960-4800.
- What is Christopher Tarpein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Tarpein is (772) 569-2330.
- Does Christopher Tarpein accept Medicare?
- Christopher Tarpein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Tarpein's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Tarpein's NPI (1972873123) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.