CHRISTOPHER L POLEN MD
NPI 1225087760
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Gastonia, NC

Q: What is Christopher Polen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Polen is 1225087760. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2006.

Q: What is Christopher Polen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Polen was last updated on August 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since May 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2240 REMOUNT RD, GASTONIA, NC 28054(704) 671-5311(704) 671-5308 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Christopher L Polen Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER L POLEN MD (NPI 1225087760) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2007-00565) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mon Health Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Morgantown.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225087760

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER L POLENCredential: MD

Location Address2240 REMOUNT RDGastonia, NC 28054-4725

Mailing Address2240 Remount RdGastonia, NC 28054-4725 · (704) 671-5311 · Fax (704) 671-5308

Phone(704) 671-5311

Fax(704) 671-5308

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateMay 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 2022

NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2022

✔ NPI 1225087760 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0200X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2007-00565✔ Licensed in OH · 35071019✔ Licensed in WV · 20695

Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

2240 REMOUNT RD, Gastonia, NC 28054

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11200 J D Anderson DrMorgantown, WV 26505-3494 · Phone (304) 598-1200 · Fax (304) 598-1699

Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidN0056CSC

Medicaid5906659NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Christopher L Polen 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 ID9830188218

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040513000097

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Polen reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Caromont Medical Group Inc

Same address

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

2240 REMOUNT RD
Gastonia, NC 28054

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
673 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215398789 (704) 865-5838

Dlp Frye Medical Group LLC

15 mi

Rural Health

1470 E GASTON ST STE 300
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
228 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1154005965 (704) 735-7474

Monongalia County General Hospital Company

297 mi

Family Medicine

800 E MAIN ST, SUITE B
Mannington, WV 26582

Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
318 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750785366 (304) 986-2996

Intensive Care Consortium Inc

643 mi

Specialist

20900 BISCAYNE BLVD
Aventura, FL 33180

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
65 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629019062 (561) 997-0821

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

305 services107 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.

52 services39 patients

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.

34 services25 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

12 services12 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mon Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Morgantown, WV

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number510024

Location1200 Jd Anderson DriveMorgantown, WV 26505 · Monongalia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Davis Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Elkins, WV

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number510030

Location812 Gorman AvenueElkins, WV 26241 · Randolph County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mon Health Marion

Acute Care Hospitals · Whitehall, WV

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number510093

Location140 Middletown LoopWhitehall, WV 26554 · Marion County

Emergency services

Preston Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Kingwood, WV

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number511312

Location150 Memorial DriveKingwood, WV 26537 · Preston County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28054 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

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