CHRISTOPHER S. ANDREWS MD – NPI #1235287772
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

CHRISTOPHER ANDREWS is a surgeon located in WAYNESBORO, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235287772 to CHRISTOPHER ANDREWS on January 08, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 07, 2023. 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 ANDREWS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER S. ANDREWS

NPI Number
1235287772
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER S. ANDREWS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
601 E MAIN ST
WAYNESBORO, PA 17268-2332
Phone: (717) 765-5060 Fax: (717) 762-6929
Mailing address
785 5TH AVENUE
SUITE 3
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201-4232
Phone: (717) 263-9555 Fax: (717) 217-4217
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER ANDREWS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNA1458888
otherAETNA HMOPA6720536
otherAETNA NON HMOPA7080932
otherBLUE SHIELDPAAN1933935
otherCAPITAL BLUE CROSSPA50068222
otherCAREFIRST BC/BSMD90157101
otherCAREFIRST BC/BSMDT5100007
otherDEPT OF LABORPA120420403
otherDEVONPA25-1716306
otherFIRST HEALTHPA25-1716306
otherGATEWAYPA1582438
otherGREATWESTPA25-1716306
otherHEALTH AMERICAPA25-1716306
otherHEALTHNET/TRICAREPA25-1716306
otherHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELDPA1933935
otherINFORMEDPA25-1716306
otherINTERGROUPPA25-1716306
otherLICENSEPAMD429203
otherMAMSI LIFE & HEALTH7483481
otherMEDICARE GROUP #PA867633
otherMEDICARE RAILROADP00397768
otherMULTIPLAN/PHCSPA25-1716306
otherRAILROAD MEDICAREPAP00700649
otherSOUTH CENTRALPA25-1716306
otherUNISONPA257732
otherUNITED HEALTH CARE (MAMSI)PA2191226
medicaidPA1018937260001
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
PA MD429203

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
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
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

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