Quick answers
- Does Christopher R. Hove accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher R. Hove accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Christopher R. Hove see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 453 services for Christopher R. Hove. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher R. Hove's NPI number?
- 1134230436. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Christopher R. Hove, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 213 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 453 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)146 services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)35 services
- Test for eardrum and muscle function (92550)32 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)31 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)27 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety27%
- Atrial fibrillation25%
Hospitals where Christopher R. Hove works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher R. Hove at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Main Line Hospital LankenauWynnewood, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390195
- Mount Nittany Medical CenterState College, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390268
- Paoli HospitalPaoli, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390153
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher R. Hove is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1210 S Cedar Crest BlvdAllentown, PA 18103 (610) 402‑3888
- 164 Greenview DrState College, PA 16803 (844) 278‑4600
- 21 Industrial Blvd, Suite 204Paoli, PA 19301 (610) 647‑3727
- 300 Lackawanna AveScranton, PA 18503 (570) 342‑7864
- 334 Main StDickson City, PA 18519 (570) 307‑1767
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher R. Hove as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lehigh Valley Physician Group2,542 clinicians in the group
- Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services Inc367 clinicians in the group
- Main Line Ear, Nose and Throat PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134230436 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians