DR. CHRISTOPHER CHARLES DUNFORD M.D.
NPI 1962424028
Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, MD

Q: What is Christopher Dunford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Dunford is 1962424028. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2006.

Q: What is Christopher Dunford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: Is Christopher Dunford enrolled in Medicare?

No. Christopher Dunford has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Active since July 24, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2027

12247 GEORGIA AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902(301) 434-8985(301) 434-8067 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 26, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Christopher Charles Dunford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER CHARLES DUNFORD M.D. (NPI 1962424028) is an individual internal medicine provider in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D31839) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962424028

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER CHARLES DUNFORDCredential: M.D.

Location Address12247 GEORGIA AVESilver Spring, MD 20902-5523

Mailing Address615 W Montgomery AveRockville, MD 20850-3815 · (301) 762-6148 · Fax (301) 309-1240

Phone(301) 434-8985

Fax(301) 434-8067

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 26, 2019

✔ NPI 1962424028 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in MD · D31839

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

12247 GEORGIA AVE, Silver Spring, MD 20902

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Other Identifiers 1

OtherD31839MD · License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Christopher Charles Dunford M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2013 through April 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2013

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20902 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

$147.85 typical visit price

range $65.18 – $194.86

Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$113.72 typical visit price

range $21.40 – $158.88

Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)

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.

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