Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Schaller, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1285060426
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 984021900
(253) 761-4200
fax (253) 761-4201
Mailing address
Po Box 1535
Tacoma, WA 984011535

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 30, 2024
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #PA6041339
Medicaid
WA #2030878

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285060426. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
418
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$29,728
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 72 62 $92
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 56 34 $91
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 56 54 $12
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 50 50 $15
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 37 37 $11
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 30 20 $43
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 26 26 $289
10005 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 19 19 $60
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 17 17 $23
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 15 15 $223

In context: peer comparison

Among 46 peers in Tacoma Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 1 $15.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$16

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Schaller's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Schaller practices Physician Assistant in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Schaller practice?
Dr. Christopher Schaller practices at 1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 984021900. Office phone: 2537614200.
What is Dr. Christopher Schaller's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Schaller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285060426, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Schaller accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Schaller accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Schaller commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (HCPCS 32555); Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (HCPCS 49083); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.