Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Sturbaum, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Spokane Valley, WA

  • NPI 1457361560
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
16010 E Indiana Ave
Spokane Valley, WA 992161813
(509) 928-8040
fax (509) 928-0784

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 15, 2021
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Washington #MD00034861 · Washington #025209
Medicaid (2)
ID #806563800 · WA #8208076

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457361560. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,457
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$346,287
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 348 163 $91
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 312 191 $44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 303 256 $129
92134 Imaging of retina 282 257 $39
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 263 144 $493
92285 Photography of content of eyes 248 248 $24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 205 205 $168
92025 Ct scan of cornea 193 179 $34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 111 90 $35
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 85 84 $354

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,532
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 1 $990.13
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 4 $119.97
Glaukos Corporation 1 $90.93
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. 2 $70.51
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 3 $65.68
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 $60.37
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $34.44
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $30.78
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $24.82
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 $23.43
ABBVIE INC. 1 $20.94

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$990
Food and Beverage
$542

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,101
Patients
602
Total drug cost
$224,507
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 220 132 $12,418
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 201 152 $5,215
Latanoprost Generic 142 38 $3,605
Ofloxacin Generic 111 71 $1,648
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 104 62 $157,108
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 54 29 $815
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 49 37 $1,827
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 41 13 $1,044
Timolol Maleate Generic 35 14 $1,081
Cyclosporine Generic 28 16 $17,437

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Sturbaum's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Sturbaum practices Ophthalmology Physician in Spokane Valley, WA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Sturbaum practice?
Dr. Christopher Sturbaum practices at 16010 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 992161813. Office phone: 5099288040.
What is Dr. Christopher Sturbaum's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Sturbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457361560, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Sturbaum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Sturbaum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Sturbaum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.