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Hospitalist

Cristobal Sanchez Metz, MD

Works at hospitals in Richland, WA · Pendleton, OR · Washington, Oregon

Summary

Dr. Cristobal Sanchez Metz, MD is a hospitalist at 1135 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99352. Phone: (509) 942-3300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cristobal Sanchez Metz had 347 Original Medicare patients and 628 services. NPI 1528226040. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cristobal Sanchez Metz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients347
Services billed to Medicare628
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)240 services
  2. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)186 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)78 services
  4. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)56 services
  5. 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).

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

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Other hospitalists in Richland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richland, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528226040
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians