Quick answers
- Does Christopher M. Gakwa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher M. Gakwa 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 M. Gakwa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 221 services for Christopher M. Gakwa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher M. Gakwa's NPI number?
- 1205355831. 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 M. Gakwa, 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 | 51 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 221 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 46 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)172 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)14 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).
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure47%
- Depression39%
- High cholesterol31%
Hospitals where Christopher M. Gakwa works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher M. Gakwa 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.
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130007
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher M. Gakwa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1276 W River St, Suite 100Boise, ID 83702 (208) 338‑4699
- 3307 Caldwell Blvd, Suite 104Nampa, ID 83651 (208) 465‑4833
- 9428 W Fairview AveBoise, ID 83704 (208) 284‑7100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher M. Gakwa as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Access Behavioral Health Services32 clinicians in the group
- Healthy Mind Behavioral Health Clinic LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Boise
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boise, ID — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Access Behavioral Health Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205355831 |
| 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