Dr. Christopher Paul Smith , MD
Anesthesiology • Pasadena, CA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Smith, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Pasadena, CA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD.
Dr. Smith is affiliated with Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for retinal surgery, anesthesia for procedure on eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 911053010
Medicare Profile & Education
Creighton University School Of Medicine
1987
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Pasadena, CA
Practicing in Pasadena, CA (7879 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery
|
19 | 19 | $884.21 | $146.79 |
|
00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery
|
14 | 14 | $1302.86 | $217.09 |
|
00140
Anesthesia for procedure on eye
|
11 | 11 | $1090.91 | $180.54 |
|
00103
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid
|
11 | 11 | $1123.64 | $183.58 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2020-05-21NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 405360001
Phone: 8593235000
Secondary Practice Locations
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 405360293
Phone: 8593235956
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Registered Nurse - Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult
Registered Nurse
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 911053010 (Tel: 6263975000)
Registered at 225 S LAKE AVE, 535, PASADENA, CA 911013005 (Tel: 6267956596)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SMITH, M.D.
Anesthesiology (License #G65693 in CA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
225 S Lake Ave, 535
Pasadena, CA 911013005
Phone: 6267956596
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