CHRISTOPHER W. SHOLES MD
Complete NPI Record 1316932205
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Johnson City, TN

Active since September 16, 2005
311 PRINCETON RD, SUITE 7, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601(423) 282-3377(423) 283-4746 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Complete NPI Dataset

This page contains the complete raw NPPES record for Christopher W. Sholes, MD (NPI 1316932205), an individual internal medicine provider in Johnson City, TN. All 68 fields on file are listed with their current values and official NPPES definitions, exactly as recorded in the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Only fields that contain data are included, so the number of fields shown varies from one NPI record to another.

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Registry File Document Utilities
NPI: 1316932205
Field 1/68
The 10-position all-numeric identification number assigned by the NPS to uniquely identify a health care provider. The NPI number includes an ISO standard check-digit in the 10th position. There is no intelligence about the health care provider in the number.
Entity Type Code: 1
Field 2/68
Code describing the type of health care provider that is being assigned an NPI. Codes are 1 = (Person): individual human being who furnishes health care; 2 = (Non-person): entity other than an individual human being that furnishes health care (for example, hospital, SNF, hospital subunit, pharmacy, or HMO).
Provider Last Name Legal Name: SHOLES
Field 3/68
The last name of the provider. If the provider is an individual, this is the legal name.
Provider First Name: CHRISTOPHER
Field 4/68
The first name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Middle Name: W.
Field 5/68
The middle name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Credential Text: MD
Field 6/68
The abbreviations for professional degrees or credentials used or held by the provider, if the provider is an individual. Examples are MD, DDS, CSW, CNA, AA, NP, RNA, or PSY. These credential designations will not be verified by NPS.
Provider First Line Business Mailing Address: 311 PRINCETON RD
Field 7/68
The first line mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider first line location address".
Provider Second Line Business Mailing Address: SUITE 7
Field 8/68
The second line mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider second line location address".
Provider Business Mailing Address City Name: JOHNSON CITY
Field 9/68
The city name in the mailing address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Mailing Address State Name: TN
Field 10/68
The State or Province name in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address State name".
Provider Business Mailing Address Postal Code: 376012026
Field 11/68
The postal ZIP or zone code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address postal code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Country Code If outside U S : US
Field 12/68
The country code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address country code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Telephone Number: 4232823377
Field 13/68
The telephone number associated with mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address telephone number".
Provider Business Mailing Address Fax Number: 4232834746
Field 14/68
The fax number associated with the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address fax number".
Provider First Line Business Practice Location Address: 311 PRINCETON RD
Field 15/68
The first line location address of the provider being identified. For providers with more than one physical location, this is the primary location. This address cannot include a Post Office box.
Provider Second Line Business Practice Location Address: SUITE 7
Field 16/68
The second line location address of the provider being identified. For providers with more than one physical location, this is the primary location. This address cannot include a Post Office box.
Provider Business Practice Location Address City Name: JOHNSON CITY
Field 17/68
The city name in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address State Name: TN
Field 18/68
The State code in the location of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Postal Code: 376012026
Field 19/68
The postal ZIP or zone code in the location address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Country Code If outside U S : US
Field 20/68
The country code in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Telephone Number: 4232823377
Field 21/68
The telephone number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Fax Number: 4232834746
Field 22/68
The fax number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Gender Code: M
Field 25/68
The code designating the provider's gender if the provider is a person.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 1: 207RC0000X
Field 26/68
This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 1: MD17105
Field 27/68
The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 1: TN
Field 28/68
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 1: Y
Field 29/68
This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Other Provider Identifier 1: 1332F
Field 30/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 1: 01
Field 31/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 1: NC
Field 32/68
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 1: BLUE CROSS
Field 33/68
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 2: 3039100
Field 34/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 2: 05
Field 35/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 2: TN
Field 36/68
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 3: TN0104
Field 37/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 3: 01
Field 38/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 3: TN
Field 39/68
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 3: UNITED HEALTHCARE OF THE
Field 40/68
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 4: 0004642248
Field 41/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 4: 01
Field 42/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 4: AETNA
Field 43/68
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 5: 890664A
Field 44/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 5: 05
Field 45/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 5: NC
Field 46/68
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 6: 006065201
Field 47/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 6: 05
Field 48/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 6: VA
Field 49/68
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 7: 621479972
Field 50/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 7: 01
Field 51/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 7: TN
Field 52/68
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 7: EIN
Field 53/68
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 8: 64009798
Field 54/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 8: 05
Field 55/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 8: KY
Field 56/68
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 9: 0020583100
Field 57/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 9: 01
Field 58/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 9: BLACK LUNG
Field 59/68
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 10: 0138353
Field 60/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 10: 01
Field 61/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 10: TN
Field 62/68
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 10: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
Field 63/68
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 11: 183554
Field 64/68
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 11: 01
Field 65/68
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 11: NC
Field 66/68
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 11: MEDCOST
Field 67/68
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Is Sole Proprietor: N
Field 68/68
Indicates whether the provider is registered as a sole proprietor. This is a single-character code: "Y" means the provider operates as a sole proprietor, and "N" means they do not.

Other Provider Identifiers 15

Legacy and payer-issued identifiers reported to the NPPES registry for this provider.

3039100 Medicaid
Identifier 1/15
State: TN
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.
2299871 Medicare PIN
Identifier 2/15
State: NC
Medicare PIN: Used in legacy data fields alongside a healthcare provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) to designate legacy Medicare provider numbers.
183554 Other
Identifier 3/15
State: NC · Issuer: Medcost
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
890664A Medicaid
Identifier 4/15
State: NC
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.
0020583100 Other
Identifier 5/15
Issuer: Black Lung
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
0138353 Other
Identifier 6/15
State: TN · Issuer: Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
TN0104 Other
Identifier 7/15
State: TN · Issuer: United Healthcare Of The
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
060042870 Medicare ID-Type Unspecified
Identifier 8/15
State: TN · Issuer: Rail Road Medicare
Medicare ID (Type Unspecified): A Medicare-issued provider identifier whose specific subtype or program context has not been designated.
006065201 Medicaid
Identifier 9/15
State: VA
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.
64009798 Medicaid
Identifier 10/15
State: KY
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.
1332F Other
Identifier 11/15
State: NC · Issuer: Blue Cross
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
621479972 Other
Identifier 12/15
State: TN · Issuer: Ein
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
3039100 Medicare PIN
Identifier 13/15
State: TN
Medicare PIN: Used in legacy data fields alongside a healthcare provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) to designate legacy Medicare provider numbers.
0004642248 Other
Identifier 14/15
Issuer: Aetna
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
E10704 Medicare UPIN
Identifier 15/15
State: TN
Medicare UPIN (Unique Physician Identification Number): A legacy six-character alphanumeric identifier previously issued by Medicare to individual physicians before being retired and replaced by the NPI system.
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