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- Vanderbilt University Medical Ctr, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine 383 Prb, Nashville, TN 37232
About Dr. Ellis
Christopher R. Ellis, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Nashville, TN specializing in cardiac electrophysiology. Christopher trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 2000. Christopher is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, and internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 2,545 Medicare patients across 3,901 services. The services billed most often include routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days, and evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days. This provider record is associated with NPI 1528174752.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (615) 936-1713
- Email not available
Practice Locations
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR DIVISION OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE 383 PRB
Nashville, TN 37232
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Abnormal heart rhythms
Autonomic disorders
Conduction disorders
Dangerous heart rhythms
Device complications
Device issues
Fainting & reflex disorders
Genetic heart conditions
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Long QT syndrome
Heart failure and muscle
Heart muscle conditions
Heart rhythm disorders
Inherited rhythm disorders
Structural heart conditions
Symptoms
- Dizziness and Lightheadedness
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Premature ventricular contractions
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Advanced therapies
Catheter ablation
- AV Node Ablation
- Cardioneuroablation
- Cryoablation
- Epicardial Catheter Ablation
- Heart Flutter Ablation
- Pulsed Field Ablation
- PVC Ablation
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Device care
Device management
Device placement
Device procedures
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy device placement
- Conduction System Pacing
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
- Leadless Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Lead Removal
- Subcutaneous Defibrillator Placement
Diagnostic imaging
Diagnostic monitoring
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostic tests
- 30-Day Cardiac Event Monitor
- Electrophysiology study
- Genetic Arrhythmia Testing
- Heart monitor
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Tilt Table Test
- Wearable Heart Patch Monitor
External devices
Heart rhythm treatments
Medication management
Minor device procedures
Rhythm restoration
Stroke prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,901 services · 2,545 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist | Procedure | 33340 |
175 | More than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | Procedure | 33208 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator | Procedure | 33225 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
1,193 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
753 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93295 |
328 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Treatment | 93298 |
316 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93280 |
121 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation | Treatment | 93656 |
67 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93280 |
46 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other cardiac electrophysiology specialists in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2000 at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christopher R. Ellis's specialty?
Christopher R. Ellis is a cardiac electrophysiology in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christopher R. Ellis?
Christopher R. Ellis is listed at Vanderbilt University Medical Ctr Division of Cardiovascular Medicine 383 Prb, Nashville, TN 37232. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Christopher R. Ellis?
The number on file is (615) 936-1713. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher R. Ellis's NPI number?
Christopher R. Ellis's National Provider Identifier is 1528174752. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Christopher R. Ellis's education?
Christopher R. Ellis attended University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher R. Ellis been practicing?
Christopher R. Ellis has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christopher R. Ellis known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher R. Ellis performs procedures including repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist, insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode and insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christopher R. Ellis confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher R. Ellis. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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