DR. CHRISTOPHER SCOTT SAUNDERS M.D.
NPI 1023076171
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Columbus, OH

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.

Active since May 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled

81.3/100

CMS Quality Rating

290 E TOWN ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215(614) 788-5400(614) 788-5500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2022, Jan 30, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Christopher Scott Saunders M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER SCOTT SAUNDERS M.D. (NPI 1023076171) is an individual nephrology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35051690) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbus.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023076171

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER SCOTT SAUNDERSCredential: M.D.

Location Address290 E TOWN STColumbus, OH 43215-4602

Mailing Address5450 Frantz Rd Ste 360Dublin, OH 43016-4141 · (614) 533-6497 · Fax (614) 544-6370

Phone(614) 788-5400

Fax(614) 788-5500

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2020

✔ NPI 1023076171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35051690

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 35051690 (OH)

290 E TOWN ST, Columbus, OH 43215

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1929 Jasonway AveColumbus, OH 43214-2330 · Phone (614) 538-2250 · Fax (614) 538-2256

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0664115OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, MedMutual.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher Scott Saunders M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43215 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

$126.12 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.3/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

73.58

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

65.77

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred

47%36 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

53%1,952 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

5%232 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

30%475 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients tobacco: 76% · 220 patients

83%220 patients

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 232 patients

0%232 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.