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Christopher Michael Vanderpluym, L.AC
Acupuncturist in Ashland, OR · enumerated 2015.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1538551270
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Christopher Michael Vanderpluym
Credential L.AC
Sex Male
Practice address 270 Garfield St, Ashland, OR, 97520
Phone (618) 973-3104
Enumeration date Mar 3, 2015
Last updated in NPPES Mar 3, 2015
Taxonomy & licenses
LAC · Licensed Acupuncturist: A practitioner licensed to perform acupuncture.
About the LAC credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Christopher Vanderpluym?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Christopher Vanderpluym is 1538551270, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Christopher Vanderpluym practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Ashland, OR. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2015-03-03.