Christopher Sanborn, MD
NPI 1225186877 · Surgery Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Sanborn, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1225186877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225186877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0000031647 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
55 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $118 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 14 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $83 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $83–$118 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 68 | 46 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 54 | 36 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 54 | 39 |
| Sucralfate | 43 | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 34 | 21 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 29 | 27 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,408 across 24 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
- 2007-01-08
- Last updated
- 2018-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Sanborn's NPI number?
- Christopher Sanborn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225186877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Sanborn's specialty?
- Christopher Sanborn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Sanborn located?
- Christopher Sanborn's practice location on file with NPPES is 979 E. Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2147.
- What is Christopher Sanborn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Sanborn is (423) 778-2906.
- Does Christopher Sanborn accept Medicare?
- Christopher Sanborn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Sanborn's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Sanborn's NPI (1225186877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.