Individual provider

Christopher Sanford, M.D.

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Medicare enrolled

Christopher Sanford, M.D. is an Orthopaedic Trauma Physician in Toledo, OH, registered under NPI 1780995209. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1125 HOSPITAL DR FL 1, Toledo, OH 43614. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
35.129227 OH Orthopaedic Trauma Physician primary
57.018472 OH Orthopaedic Trauma Physician
MD455701 PA Orthopaedic Trauma Physician
35.129227 OH Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: OH, PA. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
PAC ID
8123313194

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Ohio I20160830001338 Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
Michigan I20190620001367 Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (OH, MI). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: Ohio and Pennsylvania. The practice address on file is in Toledo, OH, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

OH Ohio practice address
Licence
35.129227
Specialty
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician
Verify with the OH board →
PA Pennsylvania
Licence
MD455701
Specialty
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician
Verify with the PA board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Orthopaedic Trauma covers

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. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207XX0801X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Trauma

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 4 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207XX0801X Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Orthopaedic Trauma 35.129227 OH primary
207XX0801X Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Orthopaedic Trauma 57.018472 OH
207XX0801X Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Orthopaedic Trauma MD455701 PA
207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician 35.129227 OH

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1780995209 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJun 30, 2010
Last updatedJan 14, 2026
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 1125 HOSPITAL DR FL 1
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 383-3761
Fax (419) 383-2932
Mailing address 3000 ARLINGTON AVE STOP 1108
Toledo, OH 43614
Other identifiers 0180212 · Medicaid (OH)
This record was updated on Jan 14, 2026, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1780995209 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 7 8 0 9 9 5 2 0
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 7 7 0 9 9 1 2 0

Sum = 61 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1780995209?
NPI 1780995209 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Christopher Sanford, M.D. in Toledo, OH. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Orthopaedic Trauma cover?
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…
How do I contact Christopher Sanford, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (419) 383-3761, last updated Jan 14, 2026. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Christopher Sanford, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1780995209 a valid number?
Yes. 1780995209 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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