CHRISTOPHER ANDREW MEINZEN MD
NPI 1821477613
Hospitalist in Grand Junction, CO

Q: What is Christopher Meinzen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Meinzen is 1821477613. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2015.

Q: What is Christopher Meinzen's specialty?

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

Active since May 26, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2698 PATTERSON RD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506(970) 298-2800(970) 298-7522 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 20, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 24, 2020, Jan 20, 2020, Dec 22, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Christopher Andrew Meinzen Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER ANDREW MEINZEN MD (NPI 1821477613) is an individual hospitalist provider in Grand Junction, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0057441) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821477613

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER ANDREW MEINZENCredential: MD

Location Address2698 PATTERSON RDGrand Junction, CO 81506-8818

Mailing AddressPo Box 130Fruita, CO 81521-0130 · (970) 858-2186 · Fax (970) 858-2208

Phone(970) 298-2800

Fax(970) 298-7522

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateMay 26, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2023

✔ NPI 1821477613 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0057441

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 ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License DR.0057441 (CO)

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License DR0057441 (CO)

2698 PATTERSON RD, Grand Junction, CO 81506

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1300 W Ottley AveFruita, CO 81521-2118 · Phone (970) 858-3900 · Fax (970) 858-2202

Location 21950 Mountain View AveLongmont, CO 80501-3129 · Phone (303) 485-3066

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Andrew Meinzen 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 ID8921307604

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180828001510

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 3

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.

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.

100 services98 patients

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.

24 services14 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.

16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81506 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

$132.55 typical visit price

range $58.06 – $174.82

Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$102.03 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.79

Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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 suppliers19 claims20 services$18.12 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 suppliers19 claims20 services$100.26 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.

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