Quick answers
- Does Cristobal Sanchez Metz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cristobal Sanchez Metz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Cristobal Sanchez Metz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 347 Original Medicare patients and 628 services for Cristobal Sanchez Metz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cristobal Sanchez Metz's NPI number?
- 1528226040. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Cristobal Sanchez Metz, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 347 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 628 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)240 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)186 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)78 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)56 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)47 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis64%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Diabetes50%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
Hospitals where Cristobal Sanchez Metz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cristobal Sanchez Metz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500058
- St Anthony HospitalPendleton, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381319
Practice locations
Addresses where Cristobal Sanchez Metz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1135 Jadwin AveRichland, WA 99352 (509) 942‑3300
- 888 Swift BlvdRichland, WA 99352 (509) 946‑4611
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cristobal Sanchez Metz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kadlec Regional Medical Center414 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Richland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richland, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528226040 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians