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DR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES BUGNITZ MD
NPI 1144461062
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Dayton, OH

Active since March 23, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 CHILDRENS PLZ, DAYTON, OH 45404(937) 641-4000(937) 641-4500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2023, Oct 15, 2021, Dec 23, 2020 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Christopher James Bugnitz Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES BUGNITZ MD (NPI 1144461062) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Dayton, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.096338) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144461062
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES BUGNITZCredential: MD
Location Address1 CHILDRENS PLZDayton, OH 45404-1815
Mailing AddressPo Box 933432Cleveland, OH 44193-0039 · (937) 641-3000 · Fax (937) 641-4500
Phone(937) 641-4000
Fax(937) 641-4500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20237 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1144461062 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.096338
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
1 CHILDRENS PLZ, Dayton, OH 45404
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1865 W Market StTroy, OH 45373-3837 · Phone (937) 641-4000 · Fax (937) 641-4500
Location 23333 W Tech RdMiamisburg, OH 45342-0955 · Phone (937) 641-3418 · Fax (937) 641-4500
Location 31644 N Limestone StSpringfield, OH 45503-2652 · Phone (937) 641-4000 · Fax (937) 641-4500

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0060800OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher James Bugnitz 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 ID8628233350
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120703000372
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Bugnitz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dayton Children's Specialty Physicians, Inc.
Same address
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS PLZ
Dayton, OH 45404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Dayton Childrens Specialty Physicians Inc
  • 479 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225192610 (937) 641-4000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

HEMANTH SHIMOGA LINGADEVARU MD,MPH,FAAP
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1 CHILDRENS PLZ
DAYTON, OH 45404
Montgomery County (937) 641-3000
TANYA PAUL M.D
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
1 CHILDRENS PLZ
DAYTON, OH 45404
Montgomery County (937) 641-3600
NICOLE LYNNE-BENDT SCOTT
Physician Assistant
1 CHILDRENS PLZ
DAYTON, OH 45404
Montgomery County (937) 641-3600
CODY H MCMILLAN
Physician Assistant
1 CHILDRENS PLZ
DAYTON, OH 45404
Montgomery County (937) 641-3000
TANIA MONTENEGRO MS, MPH
Genetic Counselor, MS
1 CHILDRENS PLZ
DAYTON, OH 45404
Montgomery County (937) 641-5923
MS. FAITH ANGELA CALLIF-DALEY M.S.
Genetic Counselor, MS
1 CHILDRENS PLZ, DAYTON CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
DAYTON, OH 45404
Montgomery County (937) 641-5645
DR. EMMETT H BROXSON JR. MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
1 CHILDRENS PLZ
DAYTON, OH 45404
Montgomery County (937) 641-3111
MISS SAUNDRA D ZERBE FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 CHILDRENS PLZ
DAYTON, OH 45404
Montgomery County (937) 641-3600

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Bugnitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Bugnitz is 1144461062. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2009.

Where is Christopher Bugnitz located?

Christopher Bugnitz practices at 1 Childrens Plz, Dayton, OH 45404. The listed phone number is (937) 641-4000.

What is Christopher Bugnitz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Christopher Bugnitz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Bugnitz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Bugnitz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Bugnitz reassigns Medicare benefits to Dayton Children's Specialty Physicians, Inc. (Dayton, OH). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Bugnitz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Bugnitz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Christopher Bugnitz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Bugnitz was last updated on October 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.