Christopher Sobey, M.D.
NPI 1720221831 · Pain Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Sobey, M.D. is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1720221831).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720221831
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 46897 (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
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
1,133 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 | 234 | $105 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 98 | $132 |
| Insertion of Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Array Through Skin63650 | 87 | $291 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 | $70 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 63 | $158 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 162 | 87 |
| Gabapentin | 126 | 65 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 99 | 57 |
| Cephalexin | 88 | 84 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 88 | 51 |
| Pregabalin | 73 | 31 |
| Mupirocin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$76 across 1 record (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
- 2009-04-20
- Last updated
- 2022-09-23
- Certified
- 2022-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Sobey's NPI number?
- Christopher Sobey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720221831, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Sobey's specialty?
- Christopher Sobey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Sobey located?
- Christopher Sobey's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-5100.
- What is Christopher Sobey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Sobey is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Christopher Sobey accept Medicare?
- Christopher Sobey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Sobey's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Sobey's NPI (1720221831) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.