CHRISTOPHER R SCHANBACHER MD
NPI 1811634223
Emergency Medicine in Iowa City, IA

Active since May 17, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 356-2233(319) 353-7006 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2026, May 17, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Christopher R Schanbacher Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER R SCHANBACHER MD (NPI 1811634223) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-52992) and active in the NPI registry since May 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity - Bettendorf, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811634223
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER R SCHANBACHERCredential: MD
Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 356-2233 · Fax (319) 353-7006
Fax(319) 353-7006
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1811634223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-52992
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2083A0300X · License MD-52992 (IA)
200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317-9848 · Phone (319) 384-6562 · Fax (319) 356-3949
Location 2400 E Polk StWashington, IA 52353-1237 · Phone (319) 653-5481 · Fax (319) 863-3963

Accepted 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 R Schanbacher 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 ID6507247244
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240809000968
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Schanbacher reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dentist
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, 51300 POMERANTZ FAMILY PAVILION
Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 2,190 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
503 3RD ST
Kalona, IA 52247
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1053305326 (Iowa)
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
Physician Assistant
2351 W LOCUST ST
Davenport, IA 52804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 138 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
515 COLLEGE ST
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
515 COLLEGE ST
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Trinity - Bettendorf

Acute Care Hospitals · Bettendorf, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160104
Location4500 Utica Ridge RoadBettendorf, IA 52722 · Scott County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Washington County Hospital And Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Washington, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161344
Location400 East Polk StreetWashington, IA 52353 · Washington County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Chronic Disease Hospital
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Genetic Counselor, MS
200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Health Educator
200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

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 Schanbacher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Schanbacher is 1811634223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2022.

Where is Christopher Schanbacher located?

Christopher Schanbacher practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 356-2233.

What is Christopher Schanbacher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Schanbacher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Schanbacher 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 Schanbacher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Schanbacher reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: State University Of Iowa (Iowa City, IA), Washington County Hospital (Kalona, IA), Trinity Medical Center (Davenport, IA), Sartori Memorial Hospital Inc (Cedar Falls, IA) and Cedar Falls Emergency Physicians, LLC (Cedar Falls, IA). 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 Schanbacher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Schanbacher accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Christopher Schanbacher 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 Schanbacher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Schanbacher is affiliated with Trinity - Bettendorf and Washington County Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Schanbacher was last updated on August 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.