Christopher Sanchez, MD
NPI 1558656025 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Lacombe, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Sanchez, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Lacombe, LA (NPI 1558656025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558656025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.206409 (LA)
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
879 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 | 361 | $115 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 267 | $71 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 72 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 50 | $30 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 47 | $153 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 31 | $39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 231 | 65 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 79 | 47 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 56 | 43 |
| Amoxicillin | 28 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 23 | 18 |
| Methylprednisolone | 12 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$161 across 9 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 985 Robert Blvd Ste 104Slidell, LA 70458-2063Phone: (985) 520-0909
- 985 Robert Blvd Ste 105Slidell, LA 70458-2063Phone: (985) 661-6215
- 995 Robert BlvdSlidell, LA 70458-2009Phone: (985) 520-0909
- 987 Robert BlvdSlidell, LA 70458-2009Phone: (985) 882-4500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-13
- Last updated
- 2024-11-01
- Certified
- 2024-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Sanchez's NPI number?
- Christopher Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558656025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Sanchez's specialty?
- Christopher Sanchez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Sanchez located?
- Christopher Sanchez's practice location on file with NPPES is 64301 Highway 434, Lacombe, LA 70445-5411.
- What is Christopher Sanchez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Sanchez is (985) 882-4500.
- Does Christopher Sanchez accept Medicare?
- Christopher Sanchez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Sanchez's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Sanchez's NPI (1558656025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.