Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Ellis, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1528174752
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Vanderbilt University Medical Ctr, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine 383 Prb
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 936-1713
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 25, 2022
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #MD35961 · Tennessee #035961
Medicaid
TN #3250015

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528174752. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,706
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$293,618
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 1,012 825 $8
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 805 244 $28
93295 Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 353 108 $34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 350 329 $91
93298 Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days 315 46 $25
33340 Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist 162 162 $660
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 112 109 $90
93280 Programming of dual lead pacemaker system 78 70 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 69 68 $63
93280 Programming of dual lead pacemaker system 57 54 $42

In context: peer comparison

Among 67 peers in Nashville Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$61,292
Transactions
169
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 36 $30,601.46
Abbott Laboratories 112 $26,036.79
Medtronic, INC. 5 $1,838.60
Biosense Webster, INC. 6 $1,576.09
Philips North America LLC 7 $1,040.89
Atricure, INC. 3 $197.89

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$32,138
Travel and Lodging
$15,016
Food and Beverage
$7,114
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$7,025

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,791
Patients
575
Total drug cost
$850,942
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 524 147 $676,086
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 205 79 $5,368
Amiodarone Hcl Generic 169 57 $5,831
Flecainide Acetate Generic 119 42 $8,956
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 114 35 $1,213
Dofetilide Generic 108 33 $40,981
Sotalol (Sotalol Hcl) Brand 103 35 $3,421
Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) Brand 88 37 $3,910
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 59 22 $88,441
Lisinopril Generic 58 17 $409

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Ellis's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Ellis practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ellis practice?
Dr. Christopher Ellis practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Ctr, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6159361713.
What is Dr. Christopher Ellis's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528174752, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Ellis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Ellis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Ellis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (HCPCS 93294); Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (HCPCS 93295). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.