Active NPI 1922118884 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Kinter , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery • Clovis, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Kinter, MD is a certified Surgery - Vascular Surgery practicing in Clovis, CA. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Kinter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 729 N MEDICAL CENTER DR W STE 111.

Dr. Kinter is affiliated with Valley Dialysis Access Surgery Associates, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound of dialysis access, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

729 N Medical Center Dr W Ste 111

Clovis, CA 936116880

Telephone 5594356600

Fax 5594356622

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Central California Faculty Medical Group, Inc. Facility NPI 1992742852

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Clovis, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +1.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 35.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Clovis, CA (610 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kinter (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Clovis Specialty Average (35.0 Years) 35.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,014	546	$356.10	$129.26
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	745	391	$428.74	$134.89
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	384	306	$44.91	$16.34
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	257	196	$133.80	$44.03
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	111	108	$349.96	$123.94
36820 Relocation of forearm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis	83	81	$1945.33	$652.39
36819 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	69	52	$1979.65	$673.88
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	53	50	$2040.39	$689.06
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	52	32	$262.19	$90.09
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	50	50	$1070.44	$368.13
49326 Suture of internal abdominal lining using an endoscope	42	42	$505.67	$175.27
49435 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter extension, beneath the skin	39	39	$314.50	$109.20
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	37	36	$466.48	$160.42
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	37	36	$1022.64	$186.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$481.13	$167.93
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	34	33	$1796.63	$613.42
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	32	32	$309.38	$99.79
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	27	$352.28	$128.17
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$528.99	$169.40
49422 Removal of abdominal cavity catheter	20	19	$611.47	$166.40
44180 Release of small bowel scar tissue using an endoscope	20	18	$2515.30	$845.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	796	452	$341.19	$132.45
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	554	322	$450.00	$137.99
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	325	252	$185.00	$60.57
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	102	100	$382.94	$128.09
36820 Relocation of forearm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis	100	98	$2130.00	$694.33
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	96	87	$2242.00	$720.76
36819 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	84	67	$2250.00	$694.15
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	51	49	$627.42	$175.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$512.61	$168.88
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	44	44	$1122.00	$215.28
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	41	41	$1200.00	$365.62
49422 Removal of abdominal cavity catheter	29	29	$665.00	$153.20
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	26	17	$290.00	$92.24
49326 Suture of internal abdominal lining using an endoscope	25	25	$564.78	$176.01
44180 Release of small bowel scar tissue using an endoscope	23	22	$2794.00	$887.69
49435 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter extension, beneath the skin	18	18	$355.00	$114.50
35011 Repair of diseased or bulging (aneurysm) artery of arm	15	15	$2981.00	$970.03
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	14	14	$1975.00	$634.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	289	212	$171.63	$61.81
36820 Relocation of forearm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis	101	98	$2093.64	$705.88
36819 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	84	62	$2151.52	$712.52
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	73	63	$1791.32	$727.92
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	48	46	$768.46	$221.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	38	$341.19	$133.56
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	41	40	$610.05	$201.22
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	37	37	$952.22	$384.33
49422 Removal of abdominal cavity catheter	27	27	$783.89	$182.79
49326 Suture of internal abdominal lining using an endoscope	24	24	$469.59	$188.89
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	19	18	$450.00	$141.84
49435 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter extension, beneath the skin	19	19	$302.58	$118.83
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	17	17	$1814.76	$644.38
44180 Release of small bowel scar tissue using an endoscope	16	12	$2221.75	$780.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	209	155	$162.00	$62.66
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	67	60	$1542.00	$731.10
36819 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	59	43	$2062.00	$706.57
36820 Relocation of forearm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis	49	49	$2062.00	$719.45
97605 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less	31	30	$88.00	$26.25
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	29	29	$524.79	$248.37
49422 Removal of abdominal cavity catheter	29	28	$682.07	$158.35
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	24	24	$831.83	$380.46
44180 Release of small bowel scar tissue using an endoscope	20	13	$2031.00	$727.63
49326 Suture of internal abdominal lining using an endoscope	17	17	$422.00	$189.54
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	16	$390.00	$204.99
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	13	13	$1748.00	$648.47
36833 Revision of dialysis graft with removal of blood cot, open procedure	12	11	$1736.00	$775.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	215	163	$164.57	$64.39
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	81	68	$1542.00	$749.55
36819 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	65	48	$2062.00	$728.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	49	$209.00	$111.57
97605 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less	45	44	$88.00	$27.56
36820 Relocation of forearm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis	41	37	$2062.00	$749.65
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	39	38	$491.00	$233.97
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	34	33	$875.65	$394.08
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	28	26	$390.00	$210.86
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	26	26	$371.00	$144.36
49326 Suture of internal abdominal lining using an endoscope	24	23	$422.00	$186.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	21	$134.00	$78.24
49422 Removal of abdominal cavity catheter	21	21	$884.76	$185.05
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	15	15	$488.00	$214.51
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	13	13	$1748.00	$682.83
49435 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter extension, beneath the skin	13	13	$278.31	$114.40
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	12	12	$34.00	$12.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	566	414	$209.00	$110.43
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	527	330	$368.44	$140.84
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	365	258	$162.00	$62.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	257	198	$134.00	$74.13
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	183	149	$34.00	$12.64
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	173	173	$485.65	$211.02
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	142	111	$1542.00	$728.88
36819 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	77	58	$2062.00	$705.37
97605 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less	73	63	$88.00	$26.78
36820 Relocation of forearm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis	71	70	$2062.00	$730.34
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	59	59	$472.42	$202.20
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	47	46	$808.89	$357.17
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	42	40	$537.67	$253.53
G0365 Vessel mapping of vessels for hemodialysis access (services for preoperative vessel mapping prior to creation of hemodialysis access using an autogenous hemodialysis conduit, including arterial inflow and venous outflow)	39	38	$440.00	$131.08
44180 Release of small bowel scar tissue using an endoscope	35	27	$2031.00	$888.86
36833 Revision of dialysis graft with removal of blood cot, open procedure	29	29	$1736.00	$799.39
49326 Suture of internal abdominal lining using an endoscope	26	26	$422.00	$187.09
29580 Strapping, unna boot	25	12	$157.60	$82.56
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	23	22	$1748.00	$654.25
49435 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter extension, beneath the skin	19	19	$272.00	$117.75
49422 Removal of abdominal cavity catheter	19	18	$789.26	$181.44
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	17	14	$160.00	$76.18
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	14	14	$443.00	$169.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	687	350	$366.59	$143.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	620	447	$209.00	$110.20
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	371	262	$162.00	$62.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	265	188	$134.00	$74.87
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	240	240	$481.22	$214.05
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	191	149	$34.00	$12.67
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	133	117	$1542.00	$728.88
36820 Relocation of forearm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis	94	87	$2062.00	$727.43
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	85	83	$438.79	$167.25
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	82	80	$479.00	$210.68
29580 Strapping, unna boot	69	30	$138.68	$70.83
36819 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	69	47	$2062.00	$680.50
97605 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less	67	61	$88.00	$26.74
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	56	53	$543.50	$272.65
G0365 Vessel mapping of vessels for hemodialysis access (services for preoperative vessel mapping prior to creation of hemodialysis access using an autogenous hemodialysis conduit, including arterial inflow and venous outflow)	49	46	$423.43	$128.21
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	32	32	$829.69	$348.03
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	32	27	$132.81	$65.01
36833 Revision of dialysis graft with removal of blood cot, open procedure	30	28	$1736.00	$789.91
97605 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less	28	11	$88.00	$46.14
49326 Suture of internal abdominal lining using an endoscope	27	27	$422.00	$175.58
49422 Removal of abdominal cavity catheter	23	22	$720.00	$286.34
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	19	19	$1748.00	$637.34
44180 Release of small bowel scar tissue using an endoscope	19	14	$2031.00	$875.43
35903 Removal of infected graft of arm or leg	14	12	$1161.00	$417.74
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	12	11	$340.00	$129.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	609	379	$209.00	$108.60
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	533	266	$368.47	$140.30
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	327	216	$162.00	$62.00
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	258	253	$486.42	$210.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	227	161	$134.00	$74.32
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	149	118	$34.00	$12.53
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	116	101	$479.00	$206.73
29580 Strapping, unna boot	115	36	$135.59	$58.23
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	114	95	$1542.00	$709.26
97605 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less	74	63	$88.00	$25.24
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	72	66	$443.00	$163.91
36820 Relocation of forearm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis	69	62	$2047.06	$710.90
36819 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	67	47	$2031.22	$680.27
97605 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less	63	25	$88.00	$42.51
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	51	47	$587.08	$288.65
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	44	33	$148.75	$70.73
G0365 Vessel mapping of vessels for hemodialysis access (services for preoperative vessel mapping prior to creation of hemodialysis access using an autogenous hemodialysis conduit, including arterial inflow and venous outflow)	44	42	$412.32	$121.72
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	41	17	$207.00	$119.86
34111 Removal of blood clot in artery	28	18	$983.57	$405.43
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	26	26	$804.58	$334.90
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	17	$96.00	$44.55
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	19	19	$1702.00	$625.39
49422 Removal of abdominal cavity catheter	19	18	$679.47	$284.09
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	18	16	$340.00	$126.06
49326 Suture of internal abdominal lining using an endoscope	17	17	$422.00	$185.80
35903 Removal of infected graft of arm or leg	15	15	$1083.60	$395.84
36833 Revision of dialysis graft with removal of blood cot, open procedure	14	14	$1736.00	$772.72
49585 Repair of hernia at navel (5 years or older)	13	13	$769.92	$341.65
49435 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter extension, beneath the skin	12	12	$272.00	$117.17
35011 Repair of diseased or bulging (aneurysm) artery of arm	11	11	$2572.00	$970.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$343.00	$165.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery - Vascular Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License CA G73863

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA G73863

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G738630 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Valley Dialysis Access Surgery Associates, Inc.

6101 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 937108606

Phone: 5598401890

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Farah Karipineni , MD

Surgery

NPI 1164718524

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Charlotte Mcfall , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1447409404

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 04, 2019

Registered at 729 N MEDICAL CENTER DR W STE 111, CLOVIS, CA 936116880 (Tel: 5594356600)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 04, 2019

Surgery (License #G73863 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active June 13, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 13, 2014

Registered at 7415 N CEDAR AVE, #102, FRESNO, CA 937203834 (Tel: 5594356600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 13, 2014

Registered at 2625 E DIVISADERO ST, FRESNO, CA 937211431 (Tel: 5594432682)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 13, 2014

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KINTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 13, 2014

Surgery (License #G73863 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922118884

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 30, 2006

Last Update: November 04, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2625 E Divisadero St

Fresno, CA 937211431

Phone: 5594432682

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