Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Bolander, D.O.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Stanwood, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7205 265TH ST NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
3606291500
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1063808236 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Bolander 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. Bolander

Dr. Christopher Bolander is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Stanwood, WA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bolander performed 3,393 Medicare services across 2,383 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bolander received a total of $121 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bolander is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in WA $121 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,393
Medicare services
Top 3% in WA for student in an organized health care education/training program
2,383
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~308 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
501 $8 $14
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
242 $10 $22
Complete blood count (CBC), automated
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood.
240 $6 $14
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
228 $13 $33
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
211 $84 $309
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
207 $131 $314
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)
A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process.
173 $4 $9
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
165 $9 $22
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
143 $130 $431
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
99 $16 $38
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
94 $16 $66
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
92 $15 $34
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
82 $8 $18
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
79 $6 $13
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
79 $5 $12
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
78 $54 $218
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)
A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer.
67 $19 $41
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
65 $11 $62
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
58 $1 $6
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
49 $9 $20
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
43 $29 $66
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
43 $13 $30
Iron level test 38 $6 $14
Transferrin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body.
38 $12 $28
Screening mammography
An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
32 $125 $398
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)
A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities.
31 $51 $156
Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes
A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity.
29 $21 $68
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20)
An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
24 $270 $697
Pneumonia vaccine administration
This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider.
24 $30 $63
Kidney function blood test panel 20 $9 $18
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 17 $18 $41
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
17 $8 $18
Annual wellness visit, initial visit
A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment.
17 $168 $451
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
16 $31 $63
Flu vaccine, high-dose
High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe.
14 $72 $154
COVID-19 vaccine administration
Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
13 $40 $40
COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent)
Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection.
13 $128 $357
Urine culture, bacterial colony count
A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections.
12 $8 $18
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$121
Total received (2024-2024)
Bottom 43% in WA for student in an organized health care education/training program
1
Company
1
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$121 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$121

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dexcom, Inc.
$121
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DEXCOM G7 GSS (161)
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
384
Per 100K population
46.0
County median income
$107,982
Nearest hospital
SMOKEY POINT BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
9.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Bolander is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Bolander experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bolander performed 501 blood draw (venipuncture) 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.
Does Dr. Bolander receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bolander received a total of $121 from 1 company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Bolander's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Stanwood?
Dr. Bolander's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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 Very High for Dr. Bolander) 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 →
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 ↗, Open Payments ↗, 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →