Active NPI 1891721403 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher W. Lay , MD

Internal Medicine • Palm Harbor, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Lay, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine in Palm Harbor, FL. Practice services are available at 4705 ALT 19 STE B under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, annual depression screening, 5 to. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4705 Alt 19 Ste B

Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Telephone 7279356477

Fax 7279356478

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Palm Harbor, FL

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 31.2 Yrs

State Avg: 26.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

37 Specialists

Practicing in Palm Harbor, FL (10650 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

21.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

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	158	119	$379.72	$123.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	60	$268.13	$89.38
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	49	49	$382.80	$127.19
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	46	46	$54.65	$17.90

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	343	175	$383.97	$127.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	127	$273.00	$90.05
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	127	127	$392.00	$128.86
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	24	$545.00	$180.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$507.00	$169.28
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$52.71	$28.75
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	20	20	$195.79	$68.05
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	15	15	$44.00	$14.31
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	15	15	$52.71	$29.19

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	393	184	$389.37	$127.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	146	143	$273.59	$91.48
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	126	126	$395.33	$133.29
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	62	53	$539.97	$179.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$507.84	$170.27
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	31	31	$141.00	$16.59
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	29	29	$73.00	$16.59
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	27	27	$195.79	$65.26
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	19	18	$45.37	$14.14
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	18	18	$690.43	$239.51
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	13	13	$359.77	$125.46

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	301	144	$328.00	$108.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	98	$226.00	$75.84
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	72	72	$346.67	$116.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	57	57	$500.00	$166.93
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	55	44	$441.00	$148.20
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	41	38	$52.00	$16.75
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	30	30	$141.00	$15.37
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	24	24	$643.86	$203.53
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	17	14	$9.00	$2.97
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	16	14	$102.75	$74.09
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	14	13	$166.93	$109.35

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	177	87	$328.00	$106.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	94	94	$499.00	$163.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	61	59	$224.00	$73.29
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	55	55	$141.00	$16.24
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	50	50	$615.33	$210.82
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	38	38	$52.00	$16.82
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	34	34	$350.00	$114.39
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	20	16	$9.00	$2.94
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	12	12	$696.00	$228.39

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	553	332	$215.00	$110.26
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	134	134	$232.00	$121.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	64	$146.00	$74.30
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	51	51	$48.00	$19.91
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	46	46	$86.00	$51.56
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	34	34	$93.00	$19.32
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	27	26	$290.00	$145.39
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	27	27	$81.00	$43.29
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	25	25	$35.00	$17.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	20	$87.00	$45.49
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	20	20	$538.00	$185.46
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	15	15	$65.00	$59.45
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	11	11	$343.00	$181.24

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	779	368	$215.00	$105.54
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	245	245	$232.00	$113.51
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	170	170	$172.00	$81.31
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	125	120	$48.00	$24.61
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	111	108	$86.00	$47.49
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	102	89	$290.00	$141.95
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	67	67	$93.00	$24.61
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	38	38	$404.45	$186.10
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	36	36	$35.00	$16.33
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	30	30	$65.00	$63.70
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	27	27	$81.00	$39.58
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	20	20	$333.00	$163.80
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	18	18	$343.00	$168.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	16	$146.00	$72.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License FL ME83837

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Secondary Practice Locations

3131 N Mcmullen Booth Rd

Clearwater, FL 337612008

Phone: 7277268871

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

Suriah Ramnarain , PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Linda Diedriech , MD

Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Rishi Ramlogan , MD

Surgery

NPI 1205007804

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Gaye Ficarrotta , ARNP CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

NPI 1205141215

ARNPCNM

Gabriela Oliva , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1275491599

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Stamatis Damalos , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1407485071

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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 December 19, 2018

Registered at 4705 ALT 19 STE B, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683 (Tel: 7279356477)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 19, 2018

Registered at 4705 ALT 19 STE B, PALM HARBOR, FL 346831424 (Tel: 7279356477)

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NPI Profile Active February 07, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 07, 2011

Registered at 3131 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, CLEARWATER, FL 337612008 (Tel: 7277268871)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 07, 2011

Registered at 3131 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, CLEARWATER, FL 337612008 (Tel: 7277268871)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 07, 2011

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LAY, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 07, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #ME83837 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891721403

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 24, 2006

Last Update: December 19, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4705 Alt 19 Ste B

Palm Harbor, FL 346831424

Phone: 7279356477

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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