Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Luther, D.O.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Tucson, AZ
- NPI 1285013169
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 89.3 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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1871 W Orange Grove RD Ste 135
Tucson, AZ 857041289
(520) 382-3050
fax (520) 382-3055 - Additional location
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1521 E Tangerine RD Ste 337
Oro Valley, AZ 857556223
(520) 901-6380
fax (520) 901-6381 - Additional location
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6200 N la Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 857413529
(520) 382-0458 - Mailing address
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6200 N la Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 857413529
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 23, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #009197
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285013169. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,385
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$83,997
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,458 | 141 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 211 | 145 | $81 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 204 | 138 | $62 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 178 | 178 | $101 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 76 | 65 | $42 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 75 | 45 | $42 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 49 | 38 | $113 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 44 | 27 | $31 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 23 | 14 | $30 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 23 | 23 | $117 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 419. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$159
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $74.13 | |
| DJO, LLC | 1 | $37.57 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $19.24 | |
| ConvaTec Inc. | 1 | $14.35 | |
| Orthofix Medical, Inc. | 1 | $13.89 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
397
Patients
283
Total drug cost
$1,831
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 100 | 69 | $491 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 81 | 64 | $357 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 77 | 61 | $222 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 58 | 55 | $253 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 27 | 20 | $211 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 16 | 0 | $38 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 14 | 14 | $112 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 13 | 0 | $43 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $103 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Luther's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Luther practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Christopher Luther practice?
Dr. Christopher Luther practices at 1871 W Orange Grove RD Ste 135, Tucson, AZ 857041289. Office phone: 5203823050.
What is Dr. Christopher Luther's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Luther's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285013169, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Luther accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Luther accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Luther commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.