CHRISTOPHER L. PETERS MD
NPI 1407946023
Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in Salt Lake City, UT

Q: What is Christopher Peters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Peters is 1407946023. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Q: What is Christopher Peters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0114X.

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

92.06/100

CMS Quality Rating

590 WAKARA WAY, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108(801) 587-7109 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 2, 2022, Nov 11, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

On this page

About Christopher L. Peters Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER L. PETERS MD (NPI 1407946023) is an individual adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (181455-1205) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407946023

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XS0114X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER L. PETERSCredential: MD

Location Address590 WAKARA WAYSalt Lake City, UT 84108-1200

Mailing AddressPo Box 413067Salt Lake City, UT 84141-3067 · (801) 581-3998

Phone(801) 587-7109

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2022

✔ NPI 1407946023 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XS0114X

License✔ Licensed in UT · 181455-1205

Definition

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 181455-1205 (UT)

590 WAKARA WAY, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher L. Peters 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 ID7315909348

PECOS Enrollment IDI20041101001075

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 Peters reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Utah Adult Services

Same address

Orthopaedic Surgery

590 S WAKARA WAY
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1932503430 (801) 581-2121

University Of Utah Pediatric Services

1.0 mi

Pediatric Allergy/Immunology

81 N MARIO CAPECCHI DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84113

Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
751 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1023472594 (801) 587-6336

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 8

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.

78 services71 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.

57 services57 patients

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

56 services54 patients

Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 27130

This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.

55 services52 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

49 services46 patients

Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure 20985

Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedures involves using a computer to aid in planning and performing surgery. This technology helps increase precision, reduce invasiveness, and improve outcomes. It's commonly used in orthopedic surgeries like joint replacements.

43 services43 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number460009

Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

92.06/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

85.57

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Risk-standardized complication rate (RSCR) following elective primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and/or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

0.02%

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

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

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

6 suppliers13 claims13 services$48.16 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 20

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

ADAM HAMMER

Physical Therapist

590 WAKARA WAY, UUHC ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER - THERAPY SERVICES
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108

Salt Lake County (801) 587-7005

ROBERT T. BURKS MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

590 WAKARA WAY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108

Salt Lake County (801) 587-7109

DR. ANDREW TYSER M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)

590 WAKARA WAY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108

Salt Lake County (801) 587-7109

STEPHANIE KUNIE SUEOKA MPT, DPT, CHT

Physical Therapist

590 WAKARA WAY, ORTHOPEADIC CENTER
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108

Salt Lake County (801) 587-7001

KATHRINE M DETEMPLE OTR

Occupational Therapist (Hand)

590 WAKARA WAY
SLC, UT 84108

Salt Lake County (801) 587-7001

LINDA VERNON SCHOLL MPT

Physical Therapist

590 WAKARA WAY, UNIVERSITY ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER PHYSICAL THERAPY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108

Salt Lake County (801) 587-7005

MARK FREDERICK RIEDERER MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

590 WAKARA WAY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108

Salt Lake County (801) 587-7109

HAROLD K. DUNN MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

590 WAKARA WAY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108

Salt Lake County (801) 587-7100

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 Peters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Peters is 1407946023. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Christopher Peters located?

Christopher Peters practices at 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108. The listed phone number is (801) 587-7109.

What is Christopher Peters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0114X.

Is Christopher Peters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Peters 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 organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Peters's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Peters reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Utah Adult Services (Salt Lake City, UT) and University Of Utah Pediatric Services (Salt Lake City, UT). Each 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 Peters's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Peters accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and University of Utah Health Plans list Christopher Peters 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.

Is Christopher Peters affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Peters is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Peters was last updated on August 2, 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.