Chris Tokunaga, M.D.
NPI 1982713780 · Psychiatry Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chris Tokunaga, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1982713780).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982713780
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J3637 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
214 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telehealth Consultation, Emergency Department Or Initial Inpatient, Typically 50 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0426 | 63 | $126 |
| Follow-Up Inpatient Consultation, Complex, Physicians Typically Spend 35 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0408 | 61 | $101 |
| Telehealth Consultation, Emergency Department Or Initial Inpatient, Typically 70 Minutes Or More Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0427 | 50 | $178 |
| Follow-Up Inpatient Consultation, Intermediate, Physicians Typically Spend 25 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0407 | 28 | $69 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 12 | $165 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$178 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- Michael E. Debakey Vamc 2002 Holcombe Blvd.Houston, TX 77030-4211Phone: (713) 794-7900
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2023-02-16
- Certified
- 2023-02-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chris Tokunaga's NPI number?
- Chris Tokunaga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982713780, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chris Tokunaga's specialty?
- Chris Tokunaga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chris Tokunaga located?
- Chris Tokunaga's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-4211.
- What is Chris Tokunaga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chris Tokunaga is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Chris Tokunaga accept Medicare?
- Chris Tokunaga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chris Tokunaga's NPI active?
- Yes — Chris Tokunaga's NPI (1982713780) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.