CHRISTOPHER A. LORD M.D. – NPI #1497165070
Otolaryngology
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
CHRISTOPHER LORD is an otolaryngologist located in HIXSON, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497165070 to CHRISTOPHER LORD on May 05, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.
The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 06, 2025. 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 LORD below.
NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER A. LORD
(more than 12 years ago)
HIXSON, TN 37343-5098 Phone: (423) 267-6738 Fax: (423) 635-7544
2 Other location(s):
Chattanooga, TN 37421-8828
Phone: (423) 267-6738
Fax: (423) 635-7544
Cleveland, TN 37311-6503
Phone: (423) 267-6738
Fax: (423) 209-9106
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072-3132 Phone: (615) 239-2018 Fax: (615) 875-5559
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207Y00000X - Otolaryngology (Primary) |
TN | 71494 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
CHRISTOPHER LORD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DRIVE
CUMMING, GA 30041
- NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DRIVE
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