CHRISTOPHER A MARCH M.D.
NPI 1558503532
Hospitalist in Athens, GA

Active since April 06, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.65/100
CMS Quality Rating
1199 PRINCE AVE, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 475-1950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 22, 2021, Apr 1, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher A March M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER A MARCH M.D. (NPI 1558503532) is an individual hospitalist provider in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (90445) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Portland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558503532
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER A MARCHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1199 PRINCE AVEAthens, GA 30606-2797
Mailing AddressPo Box 3158Portland, OR 97208-3158
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2021
NPI 1558503532 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 90445 Licensed in OR · MD157631
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 MD157631 (OR), 90445 (GA)
1199 PRINCE AVE, Athens, GA 30606

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14805 NE Glisan St, SUITE BG05Portland, OR 97213-2933 · Phone (503) 215-2392

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid500645317OR

Accepted 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

Christopher A March 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 ID840453296
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211122000436
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 4

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 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.
306 services139 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.
143 services141 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.
123 services73 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.
55 services55 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110074
Location1199 Prince AvenueAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30606 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

91.65/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities20

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
6 suppliers26 claims26 services$15.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
6 suppliers26 claims26 services$73.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$22.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$9.35 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.

Neurological Surgery
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Hospitalist
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Physician Assistant
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Anesthesiology
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1199 PRINCE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606

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 March's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher March is 1558503532. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2009.

Where is Christopher March located?

Christopher March practices at 1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 475-1950.

What is Christopher March's specialty?

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

Is Christopher March enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher March 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.

What insurance does Christopher March accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Christopher March 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 March affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher March is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher March was last updated on October 28, 2021. 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.