Christopher Ellington, BMBS
NPI 1154579605 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Pensacola, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Ellington, BMBS is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Pensacola, FL (NPI 1154579605).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154579605
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- BMBS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME172201 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
131 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 42 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 21 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 18 | $50 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 13 | $763 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,011 across 52 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-09-08
- Last updated
- 2025-02-21
- Certified
- 2025-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Ellington's NPI number?
- Christopher Ellington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154579605, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Ellington's specialty?
- Christopher Ellington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Ellington located?
- Christopher Ellington's practice location on file with NPPES is 1545 Airport Blvd Ste 2000, Pensacola, FL 32504-8615.
- What is Christopher Ellington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Ellington is (850) 416-6933.
- Does Christopher Ellington accept Medicare?
- Christopher Ellington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Ellington's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Ellington's NPI (1154579605) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.