Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Ceriale, Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1255858221
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000
(800) 926-8273
fax (888) 539-8781
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 19, 2020
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #54651

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255858221. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
290
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$19,685
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 105 82 $58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 55 46 $86
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation 38 11 $26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 30 30 $72
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 26 23 $86
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 24 20 $86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $117

In context: peer comparison

Among 93 peers in San Diego Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 95. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$227
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Endo USA, INC. 2 $46.89
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. 2 $40.90
Urogen Pharma, INC. 1 $34.73
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $24.69
Abc Home Medical Supply, INC. 1 $21.64
Endo Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $21.54
Pfizer INC. 1 $20.56
180 Medical, INC. 1 $15.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$227

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,284
Patients
353
Total drug cost
$565,144
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 321 110 $7,185
Finasteride Generic 256 99 $4,423
Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium) Brand 190 36 $391,288
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 72 24 $64,599
Testosterone Cypionate Generic 59 16 $2,425
Heparin Sodium (Heparin Sodium,Porcine) Brand 53 0 $20,834
Potassium Citrate ER (Potassium Citrate) Brand 47 14 $5,797
Gemtesa (Vibegron) Brand 46 17 $49,300
Lidocaine Hcl Generic 43 0 $8,543
Sodium Bicarbonate Generic 42 0 $6,752

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Ceriale's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Ceriale practices Physician Assistant in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ceriale practice?
Dr. Christopher Ceriale practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 8009268273.
What is Dr. Christopher Ceriale's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Ceriale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255858221, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Ceriale accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Ceriale accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Ceriale commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation (HCPCS 51700). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.