Active NPI 1285865253 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher Scott Handron , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Oceanside, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Handron, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Oceanside, CA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Christopher Handron delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4318 MISSION AVE.

Christopher Handron is affiliated with Scripps Health and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, automated urinalysis test, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4318 Mission Ave

Oceanside, CA 920576541

Telephone 8585547439

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scripps Health Facility NPI 1275567448

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Oceanside, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs +6.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.6 Yrs

State Avg: 11.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

50 Specialists

Practicing in Oceanside, CA (14617 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

10.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Handron (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Oceanside Specialty Average (10.6 Years) 10.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	302	270	$248.45	$83.22
81003 Automated urinalysis test	83	74	$8.36	$2.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	47	$155.88	$52.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$305.20	$101.63
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	36	36	$57.82	$34.56
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	35	35	$191.24	$81.82
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	20	20	$100.13	$20.63
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	19	19	$122.82	$34.39
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$200.68	$66.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	197	176	$248.45	$83.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$305.20	$103.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	32	$155.88	$53.08
81003 Automated urinalysis test	24	24	$7.88	$2.20
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	17	17	$122.82	$34.39
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	17	17	$77.30	$17.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$350.30	$118.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	212	167	$237.58	$107.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	142	$202.27	$77.76
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	64	64	$290.00	$140.58
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	33	26	$107.00	$9.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$287.51	$97.14
81003 Automated urinalysis test	16	15	$16.04	$2.21
G0513 Prolonged preventive service(s) (beyond the typical service time of the primary procedure), in the office or other outpatient setting requiring direct patient contact beyond the usual service; first 30 minutes (list separately in addition to code for preve	15	15	$160.00	$54.77
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	13	13	$194.00	$109.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	288	171	$232.00	$106.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	279	202	$185.00	$76.03
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	80	80	$290.00	$139.71
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	51	33	$107.00	$9.71
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	43	32	$32.00	$3.48
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	30	29	$91.00	$76.39
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	22	20	$133.00	$108.59
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$35.00	$16.26
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	19	19	$64.00	$64.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$91.00	$46.53
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	14	13	$12.00	$4.54
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	13	13	$50.00	$12.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$357.00	$140.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$230.00	$93.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	239	158	$185.00	$61.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	203	157	$232.00	$89.66
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	71	54	$32.00	$3.46
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	66	49	$82.82	$37.19
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	57	48	$155.32	$61.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	50	46	$91.00	$37.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$230.00	$88.76
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	30	24	$107.00	$9.65
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	25	25	$35.00	$16.11
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	23	23	$64.00	$60.98
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	11	11	$12.00	$4.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	324	231	$232.00	$88.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	207	155	$183.55	$59.66
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	64	51	$32.00	$3.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	32	$230.00	$88.11
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	29	23	$38.00	$3.21
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	22	19	$103.31	$10.57
85018 Blood count, hemoglobin	16	14	$30.00	$2.58
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	12	12	$50.00	$13.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	24	$193.00	$64.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-08-16

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License CA PA20564

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scripps Health

9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205

Phone: 8586264123

Scripps Health

9896 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205

Phone: 8586264123

Scripps Health

477 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 920241328

Phone: 7607343750

Scripps Health

4318 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 920576541

Phone: 7609015100

Scripps Health

9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205

Phone: 8584559100

Scripps Health

971 Lane Ave, Chula Vista, CA 919143501

Phone: 6195027300

Scripps Health

2176 Salk Ave, Carlsbad, CA 920087346

Phone: 7608277200

Scripps Health

111 Campus Way, San Marcos, CA 920784212

Phone: 7608065700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Family Nurse Practitioner

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1174006936

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Chelsea Schmidt , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1174044382

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Peter Gorynski , PA-C

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 16, 2022

Registered at 4318 MISSION AVE, OCEANSIDE, CA 920576541 (Tel: 8585547439)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 16, 2022

Registered at 10790 RANCHO BERNARDO RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 921275705 (Tel: 8585547439)

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NPI Profile Active November 22, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location November 22, 2017

Registered at 4874 POLK AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 921052026 (Tel: 6195152426)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 22, 2017

Registered at 823 GATEWAY CENTER WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 921024541 (Tel: 6195152300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 22, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HANDRON, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 22, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #PA20564 in CA)

📍

Updated Practice Location February 14, 2017

Registered at 823 GATEWAY CENTER WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 921024541 (Tel: 6195152300)

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NPI Profile Active July 06, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location July 06, 2015

Registered at 501 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 705, SAN DIEGO, CA 921032231 (Tel: 6192980256)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2015

Registered at 823 GATEWAY CENTER WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 921024541 (Tel: 6199064623)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HANDRON, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2015

Physician Assistant (License #PA20564 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 07, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285865253

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 07, 2009

Last Update: August 16, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd

San Diego, CA 921275705

Phone: 8585547439

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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