Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Sanborn, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Chattanooga, TN
- NPI 1225186877
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.6 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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979 E. Third Street, Suite C-620
Chattanooga, TN 374032147
(423) 778-2906
fax (423) 778-9482
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 2, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Tennessee #31647 · Tennessee #MD0000031647
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225186877. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
95
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$10,403
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 39 | 36 | $109 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 22 | 22 | $144 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 19 | $82 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 13 | 13 | $97 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,408
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 7 | $977.22 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 2 | $120.74 | |
| Intra-Sana Laboratories | 5 | $100.56 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $49.70 | |
| Microline Surgical Inc | 3 | $37.38 | |
| Teleflex LLC | 1 | $30.46 | |
| CONMED Corporation | 1 | $23.53 | |
| Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $20.42 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $18.35 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $16.44 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $13.46 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
253
Patients
185
Total drug cost
$8,976
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 49 | 34 | $1,084 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 49 | 41 | $681 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 38 | 21 | $863 |
| Promethazine Hcl | Generic | 38 | 33 | $192 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | Generic | 24 | 24 | $4,796 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 24 | 12 | $1,206 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 20 | 20 | $29 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 11 | 0 | $125 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Sanborn's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Sanborn practices Surgery Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Sanborn practice?
Dr. Christopher Sanborn practices at 979 E. Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 374032147. Office phone: 4237782906.
What is Dr. Christopher Sanborn's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Sanborn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225186877, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Sanborn accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Sanborn accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Sanborn commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.