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DR. CHRISTOPHER M HRITZ MD
NPI 1851618979
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Columbus, OH

Active since April 29, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
460 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 293-2957(614) 688-3700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2025, Dec 11, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Christopher M Hritz Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER M HRITZ MD (NPI 1851618979) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35124192) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System, and is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851618979
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER M HRITZCredential: MD
Location Address460 W 10TH AVEColumbus, OH 43210-1240
Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 293-2957 · Fax (614) 688-3700
Phone(614) 293-2957
Fax(614) 688-3700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1851618979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35124192
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
460 W 10TH AVE, Columbus, OH 43210
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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 M Hritz 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 ID2264652056
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140929002281
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Hritz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Osu Internal Medicine, LLC
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
410 W 10TH AVE
Columbus, OH 43210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,230 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740231448 (614) 293-8000

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 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.
62 services61 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.
16 services12 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number360085
Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin 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.

95.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality76.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

CHIEMEZIE CHIANOTU AMADI MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
460 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-8315
DR. GEORGE K NIMAKO PHARMD
Pharmacist
460 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3312
ALBERT J. COOK MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
460 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-2957
WALTER G. HANEL IV MD, PHD
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
460 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3196
CHRISTINE HWANG PHARMD
Pharmacist
460 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3312
KEVIN C. FOY APRN-CNP, PHD
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
460 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-3196
JACOB LYNN MD
Hospitalist
460 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-7499
DR. MAXIMILLIAN HUGH STEVENSON PHARMD
Pharmacist
460 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 685-4708

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 Hritz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Hritz is 1851618979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2010.

Where is Christopher Hritz located?

Christopher Hritz practices at 460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210. The listed phone number is (614) 293-2957.

What is Christopher Hritz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Christopher Hritz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Hritz 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 organization bills Medicare for Christopher Hritz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Hritz reassigns Medicare benefits to Osu Internal Medicine, LLC (Columbus, OH). The 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 Hritz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Hritz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and CareSource list Christopher Hritz 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 Hritz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Hritz is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Hritz was last updated on February 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.