DR. CHRISTOPHER CHAD LANKFORD M.D.
NPI 1679869549
Internal Medicine in Atlantis, FL

Q: What is Christopher Lankford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Lankford is 1679869549. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2011.

Q: What is Christopher Lankford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since June 20, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5301 S CONGRESS AVE, ATLANTIS, FL 33462(352) 514-7209 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Christopher Chad Lankford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER CHAD LANKFORD M.D. (NPI 1679869549) is an individual internal medicine provider in Atlantis, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME121044) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679869549

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER CHAD LANKFORDCredential: M.D.

Location Address5301 S CONGRESS AVEAtlantis, FL 33462-1149

Mailing Address5790 Fox Hollow Dr Apt EBoca Raton, FL 33486-8922 · (352) 514-7209

Phone(352) 514-7209

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2015

✔ NPI 1679869549 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME121044

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

5301 S CONGRESS AVE, Atlantis, FL 33462

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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

Dr. Christopher Chad Lankford 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 ID1456663715

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150630001432

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 Lankford reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sound Physicians Of Florida Vi LLC

28 mi

Internal Medicine

4725 N FEDERAL HWY
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
197 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1417761073 (954) 771-8000

Eastside Hospitalists Inc

40 mi

Hospitalist

3501 JOHNSON ST
Hollywood, FL 33021

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
413 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285676957 (954) 265-2000

Sound Physicians Of Florida IV, LLC

176 mi

Internal Medicine

3100 E FLETCHER AVE
Tampa, FL 33613

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
300 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235712415 (813) 971-6000

Cogent Healthcare Of Jacksonville, LLC

180 mi

Internal Medicine

10501 ROOSEVELT BLVD N
St Petersburg, FL 33716

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
440 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1386215275 (727) 577-3800

Hospital Medicine Services Of Colorado, LLC

1,692 mi

Hospitalist

4567 E 9TH AVE
Denver, CO 80220

Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
108 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366242323 (303) 320-2121

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 6

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.

413 services194 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.

318 services302 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.

95 services54 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.

90 services88 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

22 services15 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

18 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Holy Cross Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Lauderdale, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number100073

Location4725 N Federal HwyFort Lauderdale, FL 33308 · Broward County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33462 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

$135.56 typical visit price

range $58.56 – $179.05

Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$103.21 typical visit price

range $18.44 – $144.68

Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)

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

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

99%154 patients4/55-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 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

3 suppliers36 claims36 services$14.45 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

3 suppliers36 claims36 services$72.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$18.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$8.03 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.

JOSEPH J CATALINA CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

5301 S CONGRESS AVE
ATLANTIS, FL 33462

Palm Beach County (561) 965-7300

JERRY M CAJINA DO

Emergency Medicine

5301 S CONGRESS AVE
ATLANTIS, FL 33462

Palm Beach County (954) 838-2588

VICTORIA LORD MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

5301 S CONGRESS AVE, 3 SOUTH
ATLANTIS, FL 33462

Palm Beach County (561) 548-1711

ABDULKADIR KIRIS

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

5301 S CONGRESS AVE
ATLANTIS, FL 33462

Palm Beach County (561) 913-5740

MICHAEL J COHEN MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

5301 S CONGRESS AVE
ATLANTIS, FL 33462

Palm Beach County (561) 548-3727

SUSAN HANSON-LEAL MD

General Acute Care Hospital

5301 S CONGRESS AVE
ATLANTIS, FL 33462

Palm Beach County (561) 548-1750

JOHN FRANCISCO MARTINEZ JIMENEZ MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

5301 S CONGRESS AVE
ATLANTIS, FL 33462

Palm Beach County (561) 850-6366

ARIELLE WASHINGTON M.D., M.B.A.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

5301 S CONGRESS AVE
ATLANTIS, FL 33462

Palm Beach County (561) 850-6366

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 Lankford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Lankford is 1679869549. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2011.

Where is Christopher Lankford located?

Christopher Lankford practices at 5301 S Congress Ave, Atlantis, FL 33462. The listed phone number is (352) 514-7209.

What is Christopher Lankford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Lankford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Lankford 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 Lankford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Lankford reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Sound Physicians Of Florida Vi LLC (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Eastside Hospitalists Inc (Hollywood, FL), Sound Physicians Of Florida IV, LLC (Tampa, FL), Cogent Healthcare Of Jacksonville, LLC (St Petersburg, FL) and Hospital Medicine Services Of Colorado, LLC (Denver, CO). 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 Lankford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Christopher Lankford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Lankford is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Lankford was last updated on June 22, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.