Active NPI 1407890924 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher J Molitor , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Placerville, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Molitor, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Placerville, CA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Molitor delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4300 GOLDEN CENTER DR.

Dr. Molitor is affiliated with Marshall Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4300 Golden Center Dr
Suite C

Placerville, CA 956676278

Telephone 5303442070

Fax 5302950400

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 El Dorado Surgery Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1508861881

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Placerville, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs -6.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Placerville, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Molitor (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Placerville Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	210	158	$82.36	$66.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	120	$120.73	$98.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	103	87	$54.46	$35.76
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	100	77	$65.47	$49.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	76	$124.30	$82.80
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	52	52	$82.44	$48.09
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	49	33	$79.00	$8.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	44	28	$80.00	$9.27
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	33	29	$70.00	$8.59
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	32	20	$57.22	$11.03
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	29	29	$174.00	$82.92
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	26	23	$105.00	$11.03
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	24	24	$87.00	$8.26
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	24	23	$172.00	$146.40
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$280.00	$132.07
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	11	$3620.00	$1281.51
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	14	11	$100.00	$11.00
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$3192.51	$1225.89
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	12	12	$106.00	$9.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	233	161	$82.97	$68.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	160	141	$120.62	$100.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	95	72	$61.80	$49.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$123.00	$85.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	40	$53.00	$36.77
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	42	33	$80.69	$8.47
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$81.00	$49.79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	37	37	$172.00	$148.96
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	30	28	$70.00	$8.83
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	29	29	$89.45	$8.86
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	28	21	$55.00	$11.33
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	25	$280.00	$134.73
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	23	$105.00	$11.33
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	20	17	$80.00	$9.55
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	17	17	$3498.09	$1218.54
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$174.00	$85.45
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	14	$3386.00	$1329.33
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	12	$3620.00	$1328.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$194.00	$137.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	310	204	$82.48	$69.46
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	122	85	$61.91	$50.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	106	$121.66	$102.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	88	$123.00	$86.32
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	76	76	$81.99	$50.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	73	58	$53.00	$37.56
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	40	32	$79.00	$8.59
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	40	29	$105.00	$11.55
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	39	35	$70.00	$8.96
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	35	35	$280.00	$139.18
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	24	24	$87.00	$8.97
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	23	21	$172.00	$152.14
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	21	15	$55.00	$11.50
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	16	$80.00	$9.68
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	19	18	$3386.00	$1333.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$194.00	$140.37
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	15	15	$3524.00	$1144.43
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	12	$3620.00	$1294.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	306	192	$69.12	$62.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	202	175	$103.35	$93.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	143	96	$60.03	$50.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	84	$106.57	$87.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	53	$44.93	$32.95
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	52	52	$71.96	$51.56
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	43	34	$76.63	$8.73
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	41	36	$67.22	$9.10
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	39	39	$145.13	$137.98
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	31	29	$77.48	$9.85
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	29	28	$84.83	$9.10
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	28	25	$101.57	$11.68
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$273.33	$141.26
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	20	20	$3724.55	$1324.13
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	12	$54.20	$11.70
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	18	17	$38.33	$9.84
63035 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves in upper or lower spine	16	14	$772.03	$273.60
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	11	$3302.23	$1349.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	300	195	$56.64	$53.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	177	157	$86.71	$82.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	137	89	$58.81	$50.09
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	68	68	$56.41	$52.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$92.88	$78.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	57	50	$28.00	$26.98
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	49	44	$77.41	$8.96
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	46	40	$67.00	$9.36
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	42	41	$84.00	$9.35
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	38	31	$77.00	$10.11
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	31	22	$101.00	$12.02
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	18	17	$38.00	$10.11
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	14	13	$3849.00	$1378.39
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	13	12	$58.00	$8.20
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	12	$3287.00	$1435.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$271.00	$144.60
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	12	12	$35.00	$13.59
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$168.00	$106.33
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$120.00	$117.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	437	264	$57.10	$52.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	224	198	$86.00	$81.34
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	151	105	$59.19	$49.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	113	$91.23	$77.61
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	102	102	$56.88	$51.64
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	53	42	$76.00	$8.82
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	50	43	$67.00	$9.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	45	$28.00	$26.26
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	37	36	$101.00	$11.81
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	33	33	$84.00	$9.21
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	25	25	$3541.08	$1280.88
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	21	19	$38.00	$9.93
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	20	16	$77.00	$9.93
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	20	14	$83.45	$9.19
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	14	$53.00	$11.81
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	17	$3287.00	$1402.00
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	17	$3514.00	$1401.26
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$271.00	$140.68
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	14	$120.00	$114.53
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	14	13	$97.00	$11.81
29822 Removal of shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$1313.00	$352.72
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$168.00	$103.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	395	256	$54.80	$50.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	161	$84.46	$77.53
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	147	86	$56.31	$44.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	93	$89.09	$74.95
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	80	80	$53.35	$50.10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	71	64	$28.39	$24.91
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	48	41	$72.25	$8.44
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	36	28	$98.53	$11.30
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	34	32	$66.56	$8.79
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	30	30	$80.53	$8.84
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	27	27	$3285.67	$1137.94
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	19	$73.38	$9.55
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	17	11	$76.94	$8.79
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	11	$50.94	$11.31
63035 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves in upper or lower spine	14	13	$661.39	$231.31
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	12	12	$36.17	$9.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	313	212	$54.58	$50.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	224	164	$27.41	$24.99
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	163	95	$53.00	$42.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	140	$83.52	$77.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$85.00	$75.25
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	53	53	$53.00	$49.94
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	45	39	$72.00	$8.42
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	39	31	$64.00	$8.79
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	35	27	$96.00	$11.28
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	25	25	$80.00	$8.80
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	25	25	$3289.92	$1200.14
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	24	17	$73.00	$9.49
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	23	21	$3362.00	$1341.80
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$160.00	$99.52
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	16	14	$1040.00	$425.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA G58837

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G588370 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Marshall Medical Center

4300 Golden Ctr Dr, Placerville, CA 956676278

Phone: 5303442070

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Stephen Cyphers , MD

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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 12, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 12, 2015

Registered at 4300 GOLDEN CENTER DR, SUITE C, PLACERVILLE, CA 956676278 (Tel: 5303442070)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 12, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 45680, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941450980 (Tel: 5303442070)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 12, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER MOLITOR, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G58837 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407890924

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 15, 2006

Last Update: October 12, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 45680

San Francisco, CA 941450980

Phone: 5303442070

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