Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge, MD, PHD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1396181640
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-5143

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #L-255281

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396181640. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
59
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$12,988
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $135
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 21 11 $405
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 38 peers in Boston Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$492
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Icotec Medical INC. 2 $251.40
Novocure INC. 1 $240.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$492

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge practice?
Dr. Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge practices at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114. Office phone: 6177265143.
What is Dr. Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396181640, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.