Quick answers
- Does Christopher Pitchford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher Pitchford 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 Pitchford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 25 Original Medicare patients and 42 services for Christopher Pitchford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher Pitchford's NPI number?
- 1164115028. 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 Pitchford, 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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 42 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease60%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Heart failure44%
Hospitals where Christopher Pitchford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher Pitchford 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.
- Robert Packer HospitalSayre, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390079
- St Joseph HospitalBangor, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200001
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher Pitchford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Guthrie SqSayre, PA 18840
- 130 Ctr WayCorning, NY 14830 (607) 936‑9971
- 169 Riveride DrBinghamton, NY 13905 (607) 798‑5111
- 31 Arnot Rd, AHorseheads, NY 14845 (607) 795‑5100
- 360 Broadway, LBangor, ME 04401 (207) 907‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher Pitchford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Guthrie Medical Group PC795 clinicians in the group
- St Joseph Hospital199 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Sayre
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sayre, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Guthrie Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164115028 |
| 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