Dr. Christopher E. Avendano
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 28 years
- Graduated from: Ohio State University College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1993
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1003868126
Dr. Christopher E. Avendano M.D.
Pulmonologist
He is located at 2800 Hayes Avenue Building G in Sandusky, OH 44870. Can help patients with the following: Bronchiectasis, Chronic Cough, Prescription Refill, Smoking and Quitting Smoking, Tuberculosis (TB), Urethritis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003868126. Appointment can be made via the phone number (419) 609-7506. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Christopher E. Avendano, being an pulmonologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Christopher E. Avendano.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Blood Clots
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Collapsed Lung
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cryptococcosis
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Cystitis
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Embolism
- Emphysema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Grief
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypersomnia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Insomnia
- Isolation
- Jet Lag
- Lung Cancer
- Migraine
- Narcolepsy
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Obesity
- Online Therapy
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleurisy
- Pneumonia
- Prescription Refill
- Problem Sleepiness
- Pulmonary Aspiration
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)
- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
- Relationship Issues
- Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
- Sarcoidosis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Paralysis
- Sleepwalking
- Smoking and Quitting Smoking
- Snoring
- Stress
- Trauma
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher E. Avendano
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christopher E. Avendano as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Clear Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 8500 for HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 5000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 4000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 5500 for HSA | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christopher E. Avendano is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Christopher E. Avendano is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease (also registered under: Practitioner - Sleep Medicine, Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists), Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: North Coast Professional Company, Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals | $221 |
| AstraZeneca | $166 |
| GlaxoSmithKline | $140 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1171 |
Studies
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1993Additional Specialities
- Internist
- Sleep Medicine Specialist
Affiliated hospitals
Looking for more Pulmonologists?
Here are pulmonologists in Ohio you may want to explore.
- Gender: Female
- Address: 5131 Beacon Hill Road Suite 220E Columbus, 43228, OH
- Gender: Female
- Address: 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, 44195, OH
- Gender: Male
- Address: 3000 Mack Road Fairfield, 45014, OH
- Gender: Male
- Address: 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, 44195, OH
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2500 Metrohealth Drive Cleveland, 44109, OH
- Gender: Female
- Address: Suite 510 745 West State Street Columbus, 43222, OH
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2500 Metrohealth Drive Cleveland, 44109, OH
- Gender: Female
- Address: 2123 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, 45219, OH
- Gender: Male
- Address: 1320 West Main Street Newark, 43055, OH
- Gender: Male
- Address: 410 West 10th Avenue Floor 2 Columbus, 43210, OH
Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Christopher E. Avendano?
Dr. Christopher E. Avendano's office is located at 2800 Hayes Avenue Building G in Sandusky, OH 44870.
Has Dr. Christopher E. Avendano affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Christopher E. Avendano is affiliated with BELLEVUE HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Christopher E. Avendano accept patients with Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan?
Yes, Dr. Christopher E. Avendano is listed in-network for Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Christopher E. Avendano have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Christopher E. Avendano is affiliated with Firelands Regional Health System. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher E. Avendano treat?
Dr. Christopher E. Avendano provides treatment for Bronchiectasis, Chronic Cough, Prescription Refill, Smoking and Quitting Smoking, Tuberculosis (TB), Urethritis. For the full list see this list.