CHRISTOPHER G. SANFORD, JR. M.D. – NPI #1780995209
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRISTOPHER SANFORD, JR. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in TOLEDO, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780995209 to CHRISTOPHER SANFORD, JR. on June 30, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0801X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 14, 2026. 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 SANFORD, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER G. SANFORD, JR.

NPI Number
1780995209
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER G. SANFORD, JR.
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1125 HOSPITAL DR FL 1
TOLEDO, OH 43614-8001
Phone: (419) 383-3761 Fax: (419) 383-2932
1 Other location(s):
442 W High St Ste 3
Bryan, OH 43506-1681
Phone: (419) 636-4517
Fax: (419) 636-6438
Mailing address
3000 ARLINGTON AVE STOP 1108
TOLEDO, OH 43614-2595
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 14, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER SANFORD, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidOH0180212
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
207XX0801X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma (Primary)		 OH 57.018472
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 OH 35.129227

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Additional Information

Education
TOLEDO MEDICAL COLLEGE - Graduated 2010
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 SANFORD, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND WELLNESS CENTERS
      433 WEST HIGH STREET
      BRYAN, OH 43506
    • PROMEDICA DEFIANCE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      1200 RALSTON AVENUE
      DEFIANCE, OH 43512
    • PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL
      2142 NORTH COVE BOULEVARD
      TOLEDO, OH 43606
    • UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO MEDICAL CENTER
      3000 ARLINGTON AVENUE
      TOLEDO, OH 43699

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