Active NPI 1376581355 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher M. Meckel , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Monterey, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Meckel, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Monterey, CA. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Meckel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR.

Dr. Meckel maintains professional affiliations with Montage Surgical Group, Monterey Spine And Joint Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, x-ray of knee, 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12 Upper Ragsdale Dr

Monterey, CA 939405730

Telephone 8316487200

Fax 8316487204

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Monterey Spine & Joint Pc Facility NPI 1881620599

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Monterey, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs -0.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.5 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

14 Specialists

Practicing in Monterey, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Meckel (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Monterey Specialty Average (30.5 Years) 30.5 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	1,305	723	$379.21	$135.80
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,193	107	$7.40	$0.98
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	745	445	$131.06	$45.76
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	541	326	$147.66	$53.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	348	301	$276.78	$97.04
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	168	113	$200.04	$69.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	140	140	$494.23	$176.32
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	85	82	$389.74	$143.67
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	84	82	$3890.37	$1319.94
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	73	71	$3857.80	$1313.94
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	32	32	$114.54	$45.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	18	$324.65	$113.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$180.29	$61.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,416	136	$18.00	$1.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,095	642	$282.00	$136.10
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	845	532	$109.79	$41.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	757	575	$233.00	$96.50
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	379	275	$111.00	$50.28
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	207	147	$173.00	$69.37
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	137	108	$87.00	$27.85
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	112	33	$86.00	$23.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	95	95	$432.95	$175.12
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	79	74	$3507.61	$1356.67
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	73	29	$90.00	$30.93
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	69	69	$3466.52	$1326.50
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	38	33	$107.00	$41.78
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	37	18	$109.00	$39.13
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	33	22	$90.00	$14.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$282.00	$117.27
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	23	22	$272.00	$142.07
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	20	18	$82.10	$60.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,384	148	$17.99	$1.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,178	738	$233.00	$97.69
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	747	444	$109.68	$43.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	485	365	$282.00	$138.59
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	381	269	$111.00	$52.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	205	161	$173.00	$70.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	97	96	$3417.00	$1345.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	79	79	$432.49	$178.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	78	$282.00	$120.65
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	76	57	$87.00	$25.88
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	66	63	$3421.00	$1357.22
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	47	26	$90.00	$15.22
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	37	33	$2117.00	$745.46
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	30	27	$257.00	$107.53
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	29	24	$107.00	$44.10
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	28	23	$68.00	$61.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$115.00	$59.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,032	138	$18.00	$1.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	841	517	$282.00	$139.09
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	618	409	$104.70	$43.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	579	466	$220.68	$97.88
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	349	242	$111.00	$51.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	146	136	$170.57	$70.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	90	90	$431.83	$179.02
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	89	86	$3520.37	$1363.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	89	$280.00	$119.26
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	83	31	$90.00	$15.52
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	80	72	$87.00	$27.13
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	77	76	$3541.96	$1371.38
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	40	37	$68.00	$61.34
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	28	26	$113.39	$95.31
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	27	24	$82.00	$38.38
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	25	11	$126.60	$39.18
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	25	25	$86.00	$38.40
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	21	19	$68.00	$34.90
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	21	21	$107.00	$43.30
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	20	20	$98.00	$44.56
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	20	20	$137.00	$54.15
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	18	17	$257.00	$106.74
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	18	18	$83.73	$45.43
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	15	14	$91.00	$41.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$115.00	$59.56
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$524.00	$210.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	854	95	$18.00	$1.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	835	506	$282.18	$115.89
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	585	375	$88.34	$42.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	408	352	$192.00	$80.34
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	373	254	$111.00	$49.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	115	115	$432.13	$175.31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	108	95	$165.67	$67.16
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	79	62	$89.30	$14.11
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	66	65	$3587.18	$1449.03
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	59	59	$3700.00	$1455.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$282.00	$116.17
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	48	38	$250.75	$102.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	46	43	$115.00	$47.81
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	33	33	$137.00	$53.71
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	32	30	$82.00	$36.60
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	31	26	$107.00	$41.20
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	29	22	$2117.00	$752.72
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	27	24	$111.48	$109.44
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	27	24	$66.85	$48.12
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	22	18	$91.00	$38.57
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	19	18	$86.63	$29.54
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	19	19	$98.95	$79.69
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	17	13	$86.00	$43.06
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views	14	13	$68.00	$33.43
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	13	13	$132.00	$56.10
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$86.00	$36.21
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$524.00	$214.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,200	116	$18.00	$1.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,192	672	$282.12	$113.20
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	750	453	$88.00	$40.05
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	392	269	$111.00	$45.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	280	232	$192.00	$77.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	251	251	$428.22	$167.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	173	132	$153.00	$62.33
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	81	81	$3431.11	$1360.78
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	73	70	$3801.37	$1388.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	71	69	$115.00	$47.65
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	37	26	$242.00	$96.25
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	36	35	$107.00	$41.29
J3490 Unclassified drugs	17	14	$1100.00	$1082.63
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	15	13	$2117.00	$972.40
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	15	14	$80.00	$33.16
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$524.00	$207.23

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	1,428	706	$282.00	$111.28
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,042	107	$18.00	$1.78
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	680	427	$88.00	$38.10
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	274	198	$111.00	$44.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	183	183	$428.00	$168.52
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	150	115	$153.00	$61.81
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	89	52	$242.00	$94.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	71	$192.00	$76.08
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	72	71	$3708.44	$1381.54
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	54	51	$3474.00	$1415.61
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	44	40	$80.00	$31.09
J3490 Unclassified drugs	41	32	$1100.00	$1037.72
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	31	24	$1305.00	$515.42
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	12	$66.00	$34.16
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	13	11	$71.00	$33.42
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$98.00	$37.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$115.00	$46.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,397	139	$18.00	$1.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,256	697	$281.98	$110.92
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	518	384	$88.00	$37.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	431	355	$190.56	$75.60
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	403	288	$111.00	$43.86
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	239	153	$70.74	$32.46
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	223	162	$154.72	$62.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	151	151	$428.00	$167.54
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	80	79	$3808.90	$1419.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	78	$280.69	$110.66
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	66	66	$3500.32	$1343.50
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	46	29	$2471.00	$861.43
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	45	29	$242.00	$94.09
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	23	22	$107.00	$40.61
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	21	21	$66.00	$33.76
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	18	17	$80.00	$31.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$114.35	$45.57
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	14	$98.00	$37.11
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	12	12	$1568.00	$578.98
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$517.33	$206.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-30

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA A64969

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Montage Surgical Group

12 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 939405730

Phone: 8316487200

Monterey Spine And Joint Pc

21 Lower Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 939405827

Phone: 8316487200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active November 09, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 09, 2017

Registered at 12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, MONTEREY, CA 939405730 (Tel: 8316487200)

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Updated Practice Location November 09, 2017

Registered at 12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, MONTEREY, CA 939405730 (Tel: 8316487200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 09, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER MECKEL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 09, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A64969 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active January 11, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location January 11, 2010

Registered at 12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, MONTEREY, CA 939405730 (Tel: 8316487200)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address January 11, 2010

Registered at 12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, BLDG. A -- SUITE A1, MONTEREY, CA 939405730 (Tel: 8316487200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 11, 2010

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER MECKEL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 11, 2010

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A64969 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376581355

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 03, 2006

Last Update: July 30, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

12 Upper Ragsdale Dr

Monterey, CA 939405730

Phone: 8316487200

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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