Active NPI 1205813516 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Michael Untch , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Tucson, AZ

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Untch, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Tucson, AZ. Practice services are available at 630 N ALVERNON WAY under active NPI credentials.

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

630 N Alvernon Way
Suite 351

Tucson, AZ 857111843

Telephone 5208812600

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tucson Central Pediatrics Facility NPI 1497746127

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Tucson, AZ

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 18.3 Yrs

State Avg: 26.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

80 Specialists

Practicing in Tucson, AZ (501 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	94	21	$5.00	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	27	$204.00	$74.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	20	$301.00	$103.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	19	$183.00	$65.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	11	$83.00	$28.83
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	13	13	$116.00	$41.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$461.00	$162.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,248	16	$38.00	$11.37
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	528	86	$5.00	$0.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	126	91	$193.62	$64.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	125	91	$204.00	$73.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	77	$301.00	$107.76
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	65	40	$116.00	$38.50
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	58	49	$111.00	$40.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$302.00	$107.15
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	44	27	$83.00	$29.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$461.00	$162.88
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	36	27	$100.00	$36.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	25	$123.00	$44.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$384.00	$136.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	464	79	$5.00	$0.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	110	82	$194.15	$64.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	107	85	$202.80	$70.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	84	$299.64	$105.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	57	$299.33	$105.71
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	66	54	$111.24	$38.68
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	57	41	$115.79	$38.32
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	52	40	$83.12	$28.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	34	$121.54	$43.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$458.39	$157.47
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$281.84	$99.77
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	16	11	$100.00	$34.82
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	11	11	$204.00	$71.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	331	55	$5.00	$0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	66	$279.00	$105.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	91	59	$215.05	$66.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	65	$188.00	$71.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$280.00	$105.26
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	60	40	$110.00	$37.33
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	49	39	$115.00	$38.47
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	45	45	$266.22	$96.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$431.00	$158.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	27	$113.00	$42.92
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	26	17	$85.00	$27.10
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	23	14	$89.00	$30.07
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	22	12	$100.00	$33.73
27125 Partial replacement of thigh bone at hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$3093.00	$1130.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AZ 34405

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Preston Smith , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1275821167

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Brandon Massey , MD

Plastic Surgery

NPI 1356362545

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jordan Crafton , DPM

Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery

NPI 1861840274

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Edward Berghausen , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1972589117

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 October 23, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 23, 2014

Registered at 630 N ALVERNON WAY, SUITE 351, TUCSON, AZ 857111843 (Tel: 5208812600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 23, 2014

Registered at 630 N ALVERNON WAY, SUITE 351, TUCSON, AZ 857111843 (Tel: 5208812600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 23, 2014

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER UNTCH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 23, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #34405 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205813516

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 28, 2005

Last Update: October 23, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

630 N Alvernon Way, Suite 351

Tucson, AZ 857111843

Phone: 5208812600

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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