DR. CRISTOBAL ENRIQUEZ SANCHEZ METZ MD
NPI 1528226040
Hospitalist in Richland, WA

Q: What is Cristobal Sanchez Metz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristobal Sanchez Metz is 1528226040. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2008.

Q: What is Cristobal Sanchez Metz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Active since May 30, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.05/100

CMS Quality Rating

888 SWIFT BLVD., HOSPITAL KADLEC (HOSPITALIST), RICHLAND, WA 99352(509) 946-4611(509) 942-2185 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2021, Apr 28, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Cristobal Enriquez Sanchez Metz Md NPPES

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

DR. CRISTOBAL ENRIQUEZ SANCHEZ METZ MD (NPI 1528226040) is an individual hospitalist provider in Richland, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00049127) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Good Shepherd Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528226040

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CRISTOBAL ENRIQUEZ SANCHEZ METZCredential: MD

Location Address888 SWIFT BLVD., HOSPITAL KADLEC (HOSPITALIST)Richland, WA 99352

Mailing Address560 Gage Blvd, Suite 203Richland, WA 99352-8650 · (509) 942-2268 · Fax (509) 942-2268

Phone(509) 946-4611

Fax(509) 942-2185

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateMay 30, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2021

✔ NPI 1528226040 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00049127

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD00049127 (WA)

888 SWIFT BLVD., Richland, WA 99352

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Other Identifiers 2

Other025904WA · Krmc L&i Group Number

Medicaid1528226040WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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. Cristobal Enriquez Sanchez Metz 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 ID8224103106

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080813000142

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 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.

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.

240 services94 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

186 services183 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

78 services68 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.

56 services56 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

47 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Good Shepherd Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Hermiston, OR

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number381325

Location610 NW 11th StreetHermiston, OR 97838 · Umatilla County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Providence St Mary Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Walla Walla, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500002

Location401 W Poplar StWalla Walla, WA 99362 · Walla Walla County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Richland, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500058

Location888 Swift BlvdRichland, WA 99352 · Benton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99352 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

$130.99 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$100.78 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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.

83.05/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

76.47

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

67.03

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