Active NPI 1902198955 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Looze , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Looze, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from New York University School Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Looze delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 805 SAINT VINCENTS DR.

Dr. Looze is affiliated with Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

805 Saint Vincents Dr
Suite 100

Birmingham, AL 352051636

Telephone 2059393699

Fax 2055817155

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Seale Harris Clinic P C Facility NPI 1437105913

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New York University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -7.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.9 Yrs

State Avg: 27.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

113 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Looze (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (22.9 Years) 22.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	517	61	$0.22	$0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	85	$325.22	$131.32
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	79	64	$239.53	$73.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	43	$231.89	$94.48
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	50	50	$167.12	$49.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	39	$426.38	$170.65
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	32	30	$123.50	$36.88
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$146.00	$57.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$288.18	$108.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	460	54	$0.22	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	125	85	$207.92	$92.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	83	$292.32	$132.94
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	100	72	$234.16	$74.74
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	54	47	$136.20	$47.91
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	53	43	$109.72	$37.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$405.75	$173.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$274.40	$116.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	22	$128.63	$59.91
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	11	$144.24	$50.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	642	63	$0.22	$0.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	144	89	$265.56	$135.86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	105	72	$227.91	$76.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	69	52	$118.25	$60.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	44	$185.47	$97.70
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	52	43	$119.08	$50.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$401.00	$176.40
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	39	33	$93.78	$37.44
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	13	$136.00	$52.29
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	16	11	$116.00	$45.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$266.00	$120.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	525	62	$0.22	$0.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	145	93	$263.00	$140.69
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	91	70	$220.48	$74.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	90	66	$180.00	$100.28
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	50	39	$121.26	$51.49
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	37	28	$91.15	$38.47
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	35	15	$116.00	$45.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$401.00	$180.56
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	13	$136.00	$52.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	124	20	$0.22	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	98	62	$180.00	$79.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	39	26	$225.08	$72.27
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	27	21	$114.67	$48.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	27	22	$91.48	$36.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$266.00	$116.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	449	52	$0.25	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	375	214	$167.10	$78.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	164	117	$196.24	$67.03
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	111	82	$108.87	$44.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	90	$246.29	$115.89
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	88	58	$84.06	$32.71
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	57	33	$120.04	$46.63
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	51	18	$183.16	$79.09
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	29	21	$29.47	$6.27
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	26	26	$300.31	$144.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$236.36	$115.70
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	24	20	$36.10	$12.27
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	23	16	$108.39	$40.48
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	16	13	$92.38	$32.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	354	171	$154.00	$77.55
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	326	43	$0.25	$0.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	156	92	$179.81	$68.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$227.00	$115.87
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	56	20	$179.00	$83.45
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	47	37	$78.30	$31.95
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	42	37	$105.11	$42.51
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	38	24	$110.00	$44.99
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	29	14	$84.00	$34.27
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	25	21	$91.20	$37.94
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	20	14	$79.00	$33.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$283.00	$145.01
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$105.00	$37.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	117	18	$0.25	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	42	$154.00	$77.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$227.00	$115.21
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	26	24	$176.54	$67.65
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$209.00	$107.09
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	13	$80.00	$28.96
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$1535.00	$201.98
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$987.36	$247.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL MD.35066

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc

12 Medstar Blvd, Bel Air, MD 210151798

Phone: 4108778088

Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc

1406 Crain S Hwy 106, Glen Burnie, MD 210614086

Phone: 4107686440

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Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 15, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 15, 2016

Registered at 805 SAINT VINCENTS DR, SUITE 100, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352051636 (Tel: 2059393699)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 15, 2016

Registered at 805 SAINT VINCENTS DR, SUITE 100, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352051636 (Tel: 2059393699)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 15, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LOOZE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 15, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD.35066 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902198955

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 10, 2011

Last Update: June 15, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

805 Saint Vincents Dr, Suite 100

Birmingham, AL 352051636

Phone: 2059393699

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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