Christian Thomas Tencza, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Christian Thomas Tencza is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Lancaster, OH with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Christian Thomas Tencza, M.D. has been part of the Lancaster medical community since 2007 in group practice. He has been in practice for 22+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
618 Pleasantville Rd Suite 303, Lancaster, OH 43130-3312
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202371.23/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.09%
Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
1.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better45.9%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-36.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
459
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
469
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,745
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.04M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$114 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christian Thomas Tencza's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
22 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
1153 E Main St Po Box 2563, Lancaster, OH 43130-4056
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Christian Thomas Tencza
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christian Thomas Tencza for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Lancaster required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christian Thomas Tencza
Dr. Tencza is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lancaster, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (740) 689-6833.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christian Thomas Tencza
Practice Location
618 Pleasantville Rd Suite 303, Lancaster, OH 43130-3312
Mailing Address
1153 E Main St Po Box 2563, Lancaster, OH 43130-4056
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