Christopher Sturbaum, MD
NPI 1457361560 · Ophthalmology Physician · Spokane Valley, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Sturbaum, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Spokane Valley, WA (NPI 1457361560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457361560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 025209 (WA)
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
2,185 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 345 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 336 | $128 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 294 | $39 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 228 | $45 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 207 | $488 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 171 | $35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 366 | 188 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 291 | 222 |
| Latanoprost | 158 | 53 |
| Ofloxacin | 125 | 82 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 118 | 57 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 98 | 50 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 75 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,532 across 19 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
- 2006-08-09
- Last updated
- 2021-12-15
- Certified
- 2021-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Sturbaum's NPI number?
- Christopher Sturbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457361560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Sturbaum's specialty?
- Christopher Sturbaum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Sturbaum located?
- Christopher Sturbaum's practice location on file with NPPES is 16010 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216-1813.
- What is Christopher Sturbaum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Sturbaum is (509) 928-8040.
- Does Christopher Sturbaum accept Medicare?
- Christopher Sturbaum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Sturbaum's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Sturbaum's NPI (1457361560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.