DR. CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LEDFORD M.D.
NPI 1194952994
Family Medicine - Sports Medicine in Augusta, GA

Q: What is Christopher Ledford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Ledford is 1194952994. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2009.

Q: What is Christopher Ledford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QS0010X.

Active since June 18, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.82/100

CMS Quality Rating

1120 15TH STREET, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-8623(706) 721-1459 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2023, Jan 10, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Dr. Christopher Charles Ledford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LEDFORD M.D. (NPI 1194952994) is an individual sports medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (87672) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Au Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Belvoir.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194952994

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207QS0010X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LEDFORDCredential: M.D.

Location Address1120 15TH STREETAugusta, GA 30912-0004

Mailing Address1120 15th St, Or 6000Augusta, GA 30912-0004 · (706) 721-3813

Phone(706) 721-8623

Fax(706) 721-1459

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJune 18, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2023

✔ NPI 1194952994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QS0010X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 87672

Definition

A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 0116021766 (VA), 87672 (GA)

1120 15TH STREET, Augusta, GA 30912

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19501 Farrell Rd, Dewitt Family Medicine ResidencyFort Belvoir, VA 22060-5901 · Phone (703) 805-0146

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Christopher Charles Ledford M.d. 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 ID9436399086

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210506000018

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 10

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

419 services61 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

65 services48 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

51 services40 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

49 services27 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 20611

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to accurately locate a large joint, usually the knee or shoulder. A needle is then inserted to either extract fluid (aspiration) or inject medication. The ultrasound helps ensure precision and safety.

44 services36 patients

Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose J7323

Hyaluronan or Euflexxa is a substance similar to a natural substance in your joints. It's injected into the joint space to treat pain from osteoarthritis, especially in the knee. It helps to lubricate the joint, reducing pain and improving mobility.

39 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110034

Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 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

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

77.82/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

72.04

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

60.7

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