Ronald Christopher, MD
NPI 1467403386 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Morristown, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Christopher, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Morristown, TN (NPI 1467403386).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467403386
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD34294 (TN)
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
20 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
601 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 | 150 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 94 | $36 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 63 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 57 | $116 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 53 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 39 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 319 | 154 |
| Methylprednisolone | 98 | 94 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 77 | 50 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 76 | 54 |
| Meloxicam | 74 | 48 |
| Celecoxib | 65 | 46 |
| Cephalexin | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,723 across 31 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
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2015-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Christopher's NPI number?
- Ronald Christopher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467403386, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Christopher's specialty?
- Ronald Christopher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Christopher located?
- Ronald Christopher's practice location on file with NPPES is 2263 Sandstone Dr, Morristown, TN 37814.
- What is Ronald Christopher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Christopher is (423) 353-1070.
- Does Ronald Christopher accept Medicare?
- Ronald Christopher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Christopher's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Christopher's NPI (1467403386) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.