Active NPI 1629042932 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher D. Smith , PA

Physician Assistant • Waterford, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Smith, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Waterford, CT. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Christopher Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 196 PARKWAY S.

Christopher Smith is affiliated with Community Health Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

196 Parkway S
Suite 201

Waterford, CT 063851219

Telephone 8604400688

Fax 8604370318

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eastern Ct Cardiology Diagnostics, Llc Facility NPI 1548211188

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Waterford, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +0.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.3 Yrs

State Avg: 11.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Waterford, CT (2065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

33.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

86.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Waterford Specialty Average (21.3 Years) 21.3 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
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	131	125	$750.00	$104.61
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	125	121	$480.00	$61.56
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	59	59	$1169.00	$151.42
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	13	13	$230.00	$36.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	140	137	$480.00	$63.24
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	81	80	$750.00	$106.10
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	28	28	$1169.00	$154.27
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	18	18	$230.00	$36.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	150	146	$480.00	$63.94
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	71	71	$750.00	$107.80
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	53	53	$1169.00	$156.07
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	11	11	$230.00	$37.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	138	135	$480.00	$64.55
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	86	86	$750.00	$109.59
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	44	43	$1169.00	$159.72
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	17	17	$230.00	$38.31
12002 Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	13	13	$827.00	$53.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	118	114	$480.00	$59.52
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	91	88	$750.00	$109.50
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	35	34	$1169.00	$159.19
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	14	14	$230.00	$39.91
12001 Repair of wound (2.5 centimeters or less) of the scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms and/or legs	11	11	$753.00	$42.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	137	136	$480.00	$56.02
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	94	94	$750.00	$106.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	48	$400.00	$100.02
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	31	31	$1169.00	$156.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	21	$154.29	$41.67
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	21	21	$230.00	$37.48

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	204	194	$332.98	$97.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	53	$234.53	$66.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$328.33	$99.35
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	17	11	$42.40	$17.52
81003 Automated urinalysis test	13	13	$18.15	$2.71

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	214	203	$204.94	$96.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	106	$174.36	$98.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	52	$137.39	$66.37
81003 Automated urinalysis test	24	24	$8.59	$2.98
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	15	15	$7.48	$3.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License CT 001562

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License CT 001562

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Community Health Center Inc

1 Shaws Cv, New London, CT 063204902

Phone: 8604478304

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Juan Delprado , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Frank Maletz , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1336113703

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Warren Burrows , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1487628590

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Carol Greene , COTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant

NPI 1528369006

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 05, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 05, 2017

Registered at 196 PARKWAY S, SUITE 201, WATERFORD, CT 063851219 (Tel: 8604400688)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 05, 2017

Registered at 196 PARKWAY S, SUITE 201, WATERFORD, CT 063851219 (Tel: 8604400688)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 05, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SMITH, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 05, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #001562 in CT)

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NPI Profile Active February 21, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 21, 2008

Registered at 196 PARKWAY S, SUITE 201, WATERFORD, CT 063851219 (Tel: 8604400688)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 21, 2008

Registered at 196 PARKWAY S, SUITE 201, WATERFORD, CT 063851219 (Tel: 8604400688)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 21, 2008

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SMITH, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 21, 2008

Physician Assistant (License #001562 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629042932

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 14, 2006

Last Update: April 05, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

196 Parkway S, Suite 201

Waterford, CT 063851219

Phone: 8604400688

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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