CHRISTOPHER M BENDER MD
NPI 1003470238
Internal Medicine in Portland, OR

Q: What is Christopher Bender's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Bender is 1003470238. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2019.

Q: What is Christopher Bender's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since April 23, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5050 NE HOYT ST STE 540, PORTLAND, OR 97213(503) 215-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2022, Apr 23, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

On this page

About Christopher M Bender Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER M BENDER MD (NPI 1003470238) is an individual internal medicine provider in Portland, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD209663) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003470238

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER M BENDERCredential: MD

Location Address5050 NE HOYT ST STE 540Portland, OR 97213-2985

Mailing AddressPo Box 3158Portland, OR 97208-3158

Phone(503) 215-6600

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateApril 23, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2022

✔ NPI 1003470238 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in OR · MD209663

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

5050 NE HOYT ST STE 540, Portland, OR 97213

Open in Google Maps ↗

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher M Bender Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4587998109

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220520001755

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

125 services56 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

78 services41 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

45 services42 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

38 services37 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, OR

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number380007

Location2801 N Gantenbein AvenuePortland, OR 97227 · Multnomah County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, OR

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number380017

Location1015 NW 22nd Avenue, W121Portland, OR 97210 · Multnomah County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97213 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$134.16 typical visit price

range $58.99 – $176.88

Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.74 – $44.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$103.51 typical visit price

range $19.32 – $144.79

Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.83 – $36.19)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Leave this field empty

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KATHERINE M ERICKSON MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program