CHRISTOPHER W VALENTINE M.D.
NPI 1336156660
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Columbus, OH

Q: What is Christopher Valentine's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Valentine is 1336156660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2006.

Q: What is Christopher Valentine's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Active since August 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

929 JASONWAY AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43214(614) 538-2250(614) 538-2256 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Christopher W Valentine M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER W VALENTINE M.D. (NPI 1336156660) is an individual nephrology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35080086) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Grant Medical Center, and is a graduate of Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336156660

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER W VALENTINECredential: M.D.

Location Address929 JASONWAY AVEColumbus, OH 43214-2464

Mailing Address929 Jasonway AveColumbus, OH 43214-2464 · (614) 538-2250 · Fax (614) 538-2256

Phone(614) 538-2250

Fax(614) 538-2256

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv UniversityGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 2016

✔ NPI 1336156660 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35080086

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.

929 JASONWAY AVE, Columbus, OH 43214

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH67631OH

Medicare PINVA4089273OH

Medicaid2380838OH

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

Christopher W Valentine 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 ID8820026024

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050729000109

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 Valentine reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Riverside Nephrology Associates, Inc.

Same address

Specialist

929 JASONWAY AVE, SUITE 4A
Columbus, OH 43214

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
20 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1780676585 (614) 538-2250

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 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.

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.

276 services179 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.

230 services113 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

163 services27 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

64 services59 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.

64 services35 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

48 services48 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Grant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number360017

Location111 South Grant AvenueColumbus, OH 43215 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number360085

Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marysville, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number360092

Location500 London AvenueMarysville, OH 43040 · Union County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number360152

Location5100 West Broad StreetColumbus, OH 43228 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Dublin Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dublin, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360348

Location7500 Hospital AvenueDublin, OH 43016 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43214 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.

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

57%77 patients3/55-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.

77%1,807 patients2/55-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

2%392 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…

21%614 patients1/55-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: 58% · 253 patients

65%254 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% · 392 patients

0%392 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

1 supplier11 claims1,320 services$0.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$18.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

3 suppliers17 claims17 services$11.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

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