Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Epling, DO
Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Ashland, KY
- NPI 1649269101
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 80.7 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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613 23Rd St Ste 230
Ashland, KY 411012868
(606) 324-4745
fax (606) 324-4941 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2379
Ashland, KY 411052379
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 20, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0011X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kentucky #02852
- Medicaid (3)
- WV #1807797000 · KY #64085871 · OH #2501662
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649269101. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,169
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$127,739
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 772 | 606 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 240 | 179 | $62 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 215 | 211 | $64 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 183 | 73 | $75 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 103 | 88 | $92 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 100 | 100 | $72 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 82 | 47 | $47 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 61 | 55 | $122 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 48 | 42 | $165 | |
92928 |
Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch | 45 | 33 | $475 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$735
Transactions
52
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 27 | $240.03 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 5 | $80.27 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $76.57 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 5 | $75.98 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $31.41 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $28.63 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $27.88 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $23.22 | |
| CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC. | 1 | $20.63 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $20.25 | |
| AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC | 1 | $19.71 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $18.44 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $17.54 | |
| ShockWave Medical, Inc | 1 | $17.08 | |
| HEARTFLOW, INC. | 1 | $14.52 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
915
Patients
449
Total drug cost
$51,848
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 125 | 48 | $2,083 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 125 | 65 | $2,740 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 111 | 50 | $1,534 |
| Nitroglycerin | Generic | 79 | 61 | $1,344 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 77 | 39 | $955 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 66 | 29 | $530 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 64 | 29 | $549 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 59 | 36 | $291 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 49 | 14 | $36,612 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 34 | 19 | $242 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Epling's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Epling practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Ashland, KY.
Where does Dr. Christopher Epling practice?
Dr. Christopher Epling practices at 613 23Rd St Ste 230, Ashland, KY 411012868. Office phone: 6063244745.
What is Dr. Christopher Epling's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Epling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649269101, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Epling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Epling accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Epling commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.