Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Cua, MD

Specialist (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Jamaica Plain, MA

  • NPI 1497736474
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1153 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 021303446
(617) 522-0811
Mailing address
Po Box 9135, Att:Sharon Silva
Brookline, MA 024469135

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #70534
Medicaid
MA #3048101

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497736474. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
158
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$25,804
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 65 43 $140
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 29 18 $225
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $182
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 21 21 $184
31622 Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope 19 19 $102

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Jamaica Plain Specialist, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Cua's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Cua practices Specialist in Jamaica Plain, MA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Cua practice?
Dr. Christopher Cua practices at 1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 021303446. Office phone: 6175220811.
What is Dr. Christopher Cua's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Cua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497736474, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Cua accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Cua accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Cua commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.