Quick answers
- Does Christopher A. Fincke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher A. Fincke 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 A. Fincke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 688 Original Medicare patients and 1,865 services for Christopher A. Fincke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher A. Fincke's NPI number?
- 1164492443. 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 A. Fincke, 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 | 688 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,865 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)434 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)307 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)237 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)209 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)124 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Christopher A. Fincke works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher A. Fincke 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.
- Methodist Hospital Hill CountryFredericksburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450604
- Peterson Regional Medical CenterKerrville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450007
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher A. Fincke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 205 W Windcrest St, Suite 130Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990‑1404
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher A. Fincke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Texas Physician Group PLLC16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Texas Physician Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | George Washington 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) | 1164492443 |
| 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