Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Robards, MD

Anesthesiology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery— Surgically focused practice
4500 SAN PABLO RD S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
9049532000
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1154304442 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Robards from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Robards

Dr. Christopher Robards is an anesthesiology in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Robards performed 519 Medicare services across 516 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Robards is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 11% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
519
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for anesthesiology
516
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~26 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement61$139$1,912
Injection of anesthetic agent into thoracic vertebra using imaging guidance, single site58$69$1,405
Anesthesia for total hip replacement45$145$1,954
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity33$39$175
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus)27$56$1,863
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter27$64$2,652
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter27$56$2,695
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)25$44$1,694
Injection of anesthetic agent into thoracic vertebra using imaging guidance, additional sites24$45$903
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope21$70$932
Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration20$51$332
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement19$23$635
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch18$27$785
Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement17$152$2,135
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back16$112$1,640
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen16$179$2,468
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones15$89$1,210
Anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery14$59$776
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) through catheter14$63$1,644
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope11$88$1,165
Insertion of tube and injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal11$73$1,802
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
55.3% high complexity
15.6% medium
29.1% routine
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
282
Per 100K population
28.0
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data✓ Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Robards is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Robards experienced with anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Robards performed 61 anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Robards's costs compare to other anesthesiologys in Jacksonville?
Dr. Robards's average Medicare payment per service is $82. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Robards) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →