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Active NPI 1558430181 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Joe Northup , MD

Surgery • Nashville, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Northup, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Nashville, TN. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Northup delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC.

Dr. Northup is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract, diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic

Nashville, TN 372329528

Telephone 6153225000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Vanderbilt University Facility NPI 1952356065

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

West Virginia University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Nashville, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +6.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
121 Specialists

Practicing in Nashville, TN (682 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
19.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Northup (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Nashville Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
41 28 $259.00 $129.95
74240 Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract
16 14 $413.00 $114.97
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
15 15 $1166.00 $119.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
13 12 $176.00 $87.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-11
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN 69860

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License OH 35-091634

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License VA 0101234669

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IL 036-157284

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
036157284 (IL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Upin
H91580 (IL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
Q00186376 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1301 Medical Ctr Dr, Nashville, TN 372320028

Phone: 6153225000

Secondary Practice Locations

1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 260

New Lenox, IL 604519528

Phone: 8157178744

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Kiran Dyamenahalli , MD, PhD

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NPI 1003261421

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Sheung Man Alexander Sin , MD

Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

NPI 1003279217

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Hunter Stidham , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003295197

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Stephanie Demasi

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1003313834
Austin Swanson

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003374448
Dr. Taylor Chaney , DO

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1003444852

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2023

Registered at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 372329528 (Tel: 6153225000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2023

Registered at 3841 GREEN HILLS VILLAGE DR STE 200, NASHVILLE, TN 372152691 (Tel: 6153226842)

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Updated Practice Location April 10, 2022

Registered at 1890 SILVER CROSS BLVD STE 260, NEW LENOX, IL 604519528 (Tel: 8157178744)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2022

Registered at 1890 SILVER CROSS BLVD STE 260, NEW LENOX, IL 604519528 (Tel: 8157178744)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 10, 2022

Surgery (License #35-091634 in OH)

NPI Profile Active April 13, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 13, 2016

Registered at 30 E APPLE ST, STE 6258, DAYTON, OH 454092939 (Tel: 9372085300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 13, 2016

Registered at 30 E APPLE ST, STE 6258, DAYTON, OH 454092939 (Tel: 9372085300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 13, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER NORTHUP, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 13, 2016

Surgery (License #35-091634 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558430181
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 07, 2006
Last Update: March 11, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200

Nashville, TN 372152691

Phone: 6153226842

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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