JOHN J. CHRISTOPHEL MD – NPI #1417169111
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

JOHN CHRISTOPHEL is an otolaryngologist located in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417169111 to JOHN CHRISTOPHEL on May 04, 2007. 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 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Jun 22, 2010. 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 JOHN CHRISTOPHEL below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN J. CHRISTOPHEL

NPI Number
1417169111
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN J. CHRISTOPHEL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
415 RAY C HUNT DR
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903-2980
Phone: (434) 924-5700 Fax: (434) 924-5593
Mailing address
PO BOX 9007
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22906-9007
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology (Primary)		 VA 0101247624
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 VA 0116016411

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
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
JOHN CHRISTOPHEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL
      2 BERNARDINE DRIVE
      NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602
    • RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD
      NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23601
    • SENTARA CAREPLEX HOSPITAL
      3000 COLISEUM DRIVE
      HAMPTON, VA 23666

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