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Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD

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(52 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences

Professional interests include: mental health issues, nutrition issues, preventive care

2775 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828) 687-8647

Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences. Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Pardee.

Office Locations

2775 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704

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Some issues Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD can help you with:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

In The News

“Family medicine physicians Susana Arroyo, M.D., Laura Hill, M.D., James "Jim" Lowery, M.D., Christine McDonald, M.D., Andy Runkle, M.D., and Christopher Sander, M.D. will staff the practice.”—"Mountain Xpress", Mountain Xpress, February 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	15
doctor visit	173
lab tests	15
preventive care	43
vaccines	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	127
diabetes management	54
doctor visit	431
lab tests	184
preventive care	113
vaccines	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2014 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	106
diabetes management	64
doctor visit	514
lab tests	88
preventive care	95
vaccines	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	11
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD in 2014

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	154
diabetes management	52
doctor visit	526
lab tests	109
preventive care	98
vaccines	46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	24
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2016 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	160
diabetes management	64
doctor visit	579
lab tests	111
preventive care	125
vaccines	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	15
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD in 2016

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2017 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	215
diabetes management	74
doctor visit	548
lab tests	117
preventive care	155
vaccines	81

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	13
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD in 2017

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2018 were preventive care, blood draw, lab tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	170
diabetes management	97
doctor visit	403
lab tests	120
preventive care	200
vaccines	103

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	13
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2019 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	172
diabetes management	91
doctor visit	406
lab tests	105
preventive care	163
vaccines	72

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	16
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2020 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	77
diabetes management	39
doctor visit	270
lab tests	39
preventive care	66
vaccines	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2021 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	163
diabetes management	46
doctor visit	322
lab tests	60
preventive care	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	19
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC during 2022 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	120
diabetes management	26
doctor visit	185
lab tests	46
preventive care	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Arden, NC were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

blood draw	146
diabetes management	56
doctor visit	396
lab tests	90
preventive care	102
vaccines	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	205
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	11
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD graduated from Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences. He is certified by the Family Medicine, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences

Board Certification: Family Medicine, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Pardee

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, CHAMPVA, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), CVS Health Individual and Exchange Plans (HIX and ACA) (except for Urgent Care), Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

CHAMPVA

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

CVS Health Individual and Exchange Plans (HIX and ACA) (except for Urgent Care)

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 52 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Arden, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher P. Sander, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Acutus Medical, Inc.	$175 $175
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$158 GLYXAMBI $133	JARDIANCE $14	SYNJARDY $12
Lilly USA, LLC	$127 EMGALITY $63	MOUNJARO $52	REYVOW $13
Pfizer Inc.	$119 ELIQUIS $83	ABRYSVO $19	PREVNAR 20 $18
Amgen Inc.	$97 Prolia $82	Repatha $15
Other	$260 XARELTO $67	FARXIGA $41	Freestyle Libre 2 $40	Ozempic $27	RYBELSUS $25	Other $60

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$937

Biography

Dr. Christopher Sander's specialty is family medicine. Dr. Sander's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: preventive care, mental health issues, and nutrition issues. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Coventry, Cigna, and Centene. Dr. Sander attended medical school at Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences and Ponce School of Medicine. He is conversant in Spanish. He is affiliated with UNC Health. He has an open panel in Arden, NC according to UNC Health.