DR. CHRISTOPHER C PENN MD
NPI 1992702492
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Lawrence, KS

Active since June 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
4525 W 6TH ST, SUITE 100, LAWRENCE, KS 66049(785) 505-5160(785) 505-5282 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 26, 2023, Dec 9, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Christopher C Penn Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER C PENN MD (NPI 1992702492) is an individual infectious disease provider in Lawrence, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (0424078) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Ottawa, and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992702492
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER C PENNCredential: MD
Location Address4525 W 6TH ST, SUITE 100Lawrence, KS 66049-4815
Mailing Address325 Maine StLawrence, KS 66044-1360 · (785) 505-2988 · Fax (785) 505-5228
Fax(785) 505-5282
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 26, 2023
NPI 1992702492 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in KS · 0424078
Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

4525 W 6TH ST, Lawrence, KS 66049

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100272900BKS

Accepted 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

Dr. Christopher C Penn 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 ID1153365937
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050613000945
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 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

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.
180 services115 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
135 services84 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
93 services70 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.
84 services63 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
74 services47 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.
59 services58 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Adventhealth Ottawa

Acute Care Hospitals · Ottawa, KS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number170014
Location1301 S Main StreetOttawa, KS 66067 · Franklin County
Birthing friendly

University Of Kansas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, KS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number170040
Location4000 Cambridge StreetKansas City, KS 66160 · Wyandotte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lmh

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrence, KS
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number170137
Location325 Maine StreetLawrence, KS 66044 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 66049 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
$122.41 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.12 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
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.

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.

85.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.44
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.88

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier13 claims52 services$18.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg J1459
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI008N
1 supplier26 claims2,600 services$36.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, immune globulin (hizentra), 100 mg J1559
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI008N
1 supplier13 claims8,840 services$9.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Services, supplies and accessories used in the home under the medicare intravenous immune globulin (ivig) demonstration Q2052
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier26 claims26 services$302.77 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 11

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

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
4525 W 6TH ST
LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Pharmacist
4525 W 6TH ST, SUITE 104
LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Internal Medicine
4525 W 6TH ST, SUITE 100
LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4525 W 6TH ST, SUITE 100
LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Pharmacist
4525 W 6TH ST, SUITE 104
LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Internal Medicine
4525 W 6TH ST, SUITE 100
LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Nurse Practitioner
4525 W 6TH ST, SUITE 100
LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Pharmacy
4525 W 6TH ST, STE 104
LAWRENCE, KS 66049

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1992702492, enumerated as an "individual" on June 30, 2005.

The provider is located at 4525 W 6TH ST SUITE 100 LAWRENCE, KS 66049 and the phone number is (785) 505-5160.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0200X and a focus in Infectious Disease.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Christopher Penn is affiliated with: ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL and LMH.