DR. CHRISTOPHER GRANT SANFORD JR. M.D.
NPI 1780995209
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma in Toledo, OH

Q: What is Christopher Sanford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Sanford is 1780995209. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2010.

Q: What is Christopher Sanford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, with taxonomy code 207XX0801X.

Active since June 30, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1125 HOSPITAL DR FL 1, TOLEDO, OH 43614(419) 383-3761(419) 383-2932 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 14, 2026, Dec 18, 2025, May 2, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Christopher Grant Sanford Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER GRANT SANFORD JR. M.D. (NPI 1780995209) is an individual orthopaedic trauma provider in Toledo, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.129227) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wood County Hospital, and is a graduate of Toledo Medical College (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780995209

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0801X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER GRANT SANFORD JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address1125 HOSPITAL DR FL 1Toledo, OH 43614-8001

Mailing Address3000 Arlington Ave Stop 1108Toledo, OH 43614-2595

Phone(419) 383-3761

Fax(419) 383-2932

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSToledo Medical CollegeGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJune 30, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2026

✔ NPI 1780995209 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0801X

Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · 35.129227✔ Licensed in OH · 57.018472✔ Licensed in PA · MD455701

Definition

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 35.129227 (OH)

1125 HOSPITAL DR FL 1, Toledo, OH 43614

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0180212OH

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

Dr. Christopher Grant Sanford Jr. 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 ID8123313194

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160830001338, I20190620001367

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 Sanford reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Toledo Physicians, LLC

0.1 mi

Sports Medicine

3000 ARLINGTON AVE
Toledo, OH 43614

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

NPI 1215240676 (419) 383-3761

Promedica Central Physicians

4.9 mi

Family Medicine

100 MADISON AVE, MSC-S38805
Toledo, OH 43604

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
1,072 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043270150 (567) 585-1964

Midwest Community Health Associates, Inc.

50 mi

Family Medicine

442 W HIGH ST
Bryan, OH 43506

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

NPI 1619915170 (419) 636-4517

Hillsdale Community Health Center

56 mi

Rural Health

1456 HUDSON RD
Hillsdale, MI 49242

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

NPI 1801618608 (517) 439-0200

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

64 services13 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.

58 services41 patients

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

52 services40 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

41 services25 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.

38 services37 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Wood County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bowling Green, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360029

Location950 West Wooster StreetBowling Green, OH 43402 · Wood County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Toledo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Toledo, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number360048

Location3000 Arlington AvenueToledo, OH 43699 · Lucas County

Emergency services

Promedica Toledo Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Toledo, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360068

Location2142 North Cove BoulevardToledo, OH 43606 · Lucas County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospitals And Wellness Centers

Acute Care Hospitals · Bryan, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number360121

Location433 West High StreetBryan, OH 43506 · Williams County

Birthing friendly

Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Defiance, OH

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number361328

Location1200 Ralston AvenueDefiance, OH 43512 · Defiance 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.

Reported Quality Measures

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.

97%801 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

100%109 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

84%213 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

96%209 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

69%418 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

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…

19%314 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 screenedForUse: 100% · 112 patients

Patients tobacco: 7% · 28 patients

70%112 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

100%418 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

11%418 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

22%418 patients

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

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