CHRISTOPHER A. SANCHEZ MD – NPI #1558656025
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRISTOPHER SANCHEZ is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LACOMBE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558656025 to CHRISTOPHER SANCHEZ on June 13, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 01, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER SANCHEZ below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER A. SANCHEZ

NPI Number
1558656025
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER A. SANCHEZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
64301 HIGHWAY 434
LACOMBE, LA 70445-5411
Phone: (985) 882-4500 Fax:
4 Other location(s):
985 Robert Blvd Ste 104
Slidell, LA 70458-2063
Phone: (985) 520-0909
985 Robert Blvd Ste 105
Slidell, LA 70458-2063
Phone: (985) 661-6215
987 Robert Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458-2009
Phone: (985) 882-4500
995 Robert Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458-2009
Phone: (985) 520-0909
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 01, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 LA MD.206409

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER SANCHEZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHSHORE, L L C
      100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      SLIDELL, LA 70461
    • SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1001 GAUSE BLVD
      SLIDELL, LA 70458
    • STERLING SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      989 ROBERT BLVD
      SLIDELL, LA 70458

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