Christopher Meinzen, MD
NPI 1821477613 · Hospitalist Physician · Grand Junction, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Meinzen, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Grand Junction, CO (NPI 1821477613).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821477613
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR.0057441 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
140 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 100 | $170 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 24 | $115 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 16 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $113–$170 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 300 W Ottley AveFruita, CO 81521-2118Phone: (970) 858-3900Fax: (970) 858-2202
- 1950 Mountain View AveLongmont, CO 80501-3129Phone: (303) 485-3066
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-26
- Last updated
- 2023-09-25
- Certified
- 2023-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Meinzen's NPI number?
- Christopher Meinzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821477613, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Meinzen's specialty?
- Christopher Meinzen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Meinzen located?
- Christopher Meinzen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2698 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81506-8818.
- What is Christopher Meinzen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Meinzen is (970) 298-2800.
- Does Christopher Meinzen accept Medicare?
- Christopher Meinzen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Meinzen's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Meinzen's NPI (1821477613) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.