Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Meshberger, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1225425390
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
251 N Lyerly St Ste 100
Chattanooga, TN 374042743
(423) 826-8000
fax (423) 702-7917

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 17, 2020
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #61256

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225425390. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,946
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$386,890
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0885 Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units 1,080 24 $8
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 585 416 $8
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 529 386 $8
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level 515 383 $6
80069 Kidney function blood test panel 511 322 $8
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 505 380 $5
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 448 363 $119
83970 Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level 422 304 $40
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 401 174 $113
81003 Automated urinalysis test 320 255 $2

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Chattanooga Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 255. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$179
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 3 $77.16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 4 $63.44
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $17.94
Amgen INC. 1 $14.45
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 2 $6.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$173
Education
$6

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
835
Patients
281
Total drug cost
$134,867
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 107 27 $124,454
Losartan Potassium Generic 94 38 $1,573
Lisinopril Generic 92 33 $831
Furosemide Generic 91 32 $660
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 66 25 $338
Spironolactone Generic 62 19 $1,005
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 60 26 $1,543
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 55 23 $252
Potassium Chloride Generic 55 21 $1,611
Torsemide Generic 41 14 $1,092

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Meshberger's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Meshberger practices Nephrology Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Meshberger practice?
Dr. Christopher Meshberger practices at 251 N Lyerly St Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN 374042743. Office phone: 4238268000.
What is Dr. Christopher Meshberger's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Meshberger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225425390, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Meshberger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Meshberger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Meshberger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (HCPCS J0885); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.