CHRISTINE BENDER D.O.
NPI 1932547668
Pediatrics - Sports Medicine in Brunswick, ME

Q: What is Christine Bender's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Bender is 1932547668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2013.

Q: What is Christine Bender's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080S0010X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Bender was last updated on October 20, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since June 04, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

59.93/100

CMS Quality Rating

114 BATH RD, BRUNSWICK, ME 04011(207) 798-4400(207) 798-4452 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 20, 2021, Sep 15, 2020, Jul 24, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Christine Bender D.o. NPPES

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

CHRISTINE BENDER D.O. (NPI 1932547668) is an individual sports medicine provider in Brunswick, Maine, licensed in Maine (DO2647) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mid Coast Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932547668

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2080S0010X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE BENDERCredential: D.O.

Location Address114 BATH RDBrunswick, ME 04011-2606

Mailing AddressPo Box 9746Portland, ME 04104-5040 · (207) 798-4050 · Fax (207) 798-4018

Phone(207) 798-4400

Fax(207) 798-4452

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of New England, College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJune 4, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2021

✔ NPI 1932547668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080S0010X

License✔ Licensed in ME · DO2647

Definition

A pediatrician who is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

114 BATH RD, Brunswick, ME 04011

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christine Bender D.o. 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 ID5496040156

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170831000148

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 11

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.

Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg J7325

Synvisc or Synvisc-One is a treatment involving an injection of a substance called hyaluronan into your joints. This substance, naturally found in the body, helps lubricate and cushion your joints, reducing pain and improving mobility. It's often used for arthritis patients.

864 services13 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

119 services69 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.

102 services67 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 20611

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to accurately locate a large joint, usually the knee or shoulder. A needle is then inserted to either extract fluid (aspiration) or inject medication. The ultrasound helps ensure precision and safety.

75 services47 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.

44 services33 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

40 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mid Coast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Brunswick, ME

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number200021

Location123 Medical Center DriveBrunswick, ME 04011 · Cumberland 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.

59.93/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

84.97

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

60.12

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

79%529 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

66%77 patients3/55-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.

95%195 patients4/55-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…

1%439 patients1/55-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.

100%447 patients5/55-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.

87%1,437 patients4/55-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…

20%948 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

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…

97%1,437 patients4/55-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…

52%1,437 patients3/55-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.

57%1,437 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.

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

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