CHRISTOPHER PAYNE MD – NPI #1477962876
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

CHRISTOPHER PAYNE is a neurological surgeon located in FARMINGTON, NM. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477962876 to CHRISTOPHER PAYNE on August 11, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 15, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER PAYNE below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER PAYNE

NPI Number
1477962876
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER PAYNE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
407 S SCHWARTZ AVE STE 101
FARMINGTON, NM 87401-5925
Phone: (505) 609-6595 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
Phone: (412) 359-6200
Mailing address
PO BOX 844088
DALLAS, TX 75284-4088
Phone: (505) 609-2258 Fax: (505) 609-2259
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 15, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 NM MD2020-1026
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 PA MT207668

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER PAYNE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAN JUAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
      801 WEST MAPLE STREET
      FARMINGTON, NM 87401

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