Active NPI 1225096183 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher L Willingham , MD

Ophthalmology • Panama City, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Willingham, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Panama City, FL. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Willingham delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2577 HUNTCLIFF LN.

Dr. Willingham is affiliated with Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2577 Huntcliff Ln

Panama City, FL 324054902

Telephone 8507637007

Fax 8507637002

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl Facility NPI 1871665448

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mercer University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Panama City, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs -7.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 35.3 Yrs

State Avg: 28.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Panama City, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

71.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Willingham (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Panama City Specialty Average (35.3 Years) 35.3 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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	25,260	81	$70.00	$33.99
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,129	89	$800.00	$157.16
92134 Imaging of retina	1,748	574	$160.00	$40.57
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,620	277	$538.22	$118.96
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	540	36	$1500.00	$817.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	488	370	$364.00	$92.51
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	285	62	$750.00	$81.06
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	182	11	$300.00	$202.32
92250 Photography of the retina	160	104	$305.00	$35.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	144	131	$512.00	$132.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	88	$455.00	$113.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$675.00	$173.13
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	52	52	$490.00	$160.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	21	$227.00	$57.83
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	17	14	$283.00	$48.24
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	16	16	$4437.00	$1210.03
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$894.00	$228.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	12,360	34	$70.00	$36.50
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,911	121	$800.00	$227.36
92134 Imaging of retina	1,858	585	$160.00	$39.47
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,679	265	$529.60	$115.59
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	678	49	$1500.00	$858.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	400	313	$364.00	$89.13
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	386	72	$750.00	$81.95
92250 Photography of the retina	143	95	$305.00	$34.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	114	$512.00	$123.64
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	102	99	$352.00	$86.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	75	$455.00	$111.42
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	68	67	$490.00	$132.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$675.00	$166.97
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$498.00	$123.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$590.00	$146.06
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	24	15	$283.00	$45.67
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	23	23	$4437.00	$1165.63
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	15	$340.00	$83.14
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	13	13	$4153.00	$1125.32
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$894.00	$220.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	4,187	134	$800.00	$278.72
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	2,342	11	$73.53	$37.45
92134 Imaging of retina	1,809	559	$129.45	$40.01
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,728	274	$524.59	$115.94
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	830	56	$1500.00	$899.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	424	287	$325.12	$127.44
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	400	75	$750.00	$82.68
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	322	13	$300.00	$198.16
92250 Photography of the retina	160	136	$210.50	$34.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	136	136	$438.82	$168.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	135	119	$234.10	$90.73
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	132	124	$308.18	$123.44
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	100	99	$367.80	$122.44
J3490 Unclassified drugs	51	11	$4200.00	$1876.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	49	48	$202.86	$88.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$311.59	$113.64
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	17	11	$2100.00	$337.04
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	15	15	$283.00	$47.18
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	13	13	$4153.00	$1108.96
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	13	$4437.00	$1156.91
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	11	11	$1324.00	$239.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	4,085	125	$800.00	$314.46
92134 Imaging of retina	1,771	562	$100.00	$40.58
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,764	279	$518.64	$117.13
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,008	65	$1500.00	$913.88
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	442	78	$750.00	$82.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	355	256	$140.00	$129.21
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	315	12	$300.00	$199.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	221	204	$150.00	$123.86
92250 Photography of the retina	175	150	$125.00	$36.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	141	141	$235.00	$171.12
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	128	124	$255.00	$114.84
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	80	73	$100.00	$88.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	70	$90.00	$90.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$175.00	$114.25
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	19	19	$300.00	$226.18
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	18	16	$4153.00	$1133.85
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	17	15	$2100.00	$343.22
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	15	13	$283.00	$48.70
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	12	$4437.00	$1171.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,731	110	$800.00	$334.17
92134 Imaging of retina	1,738	533	$100.00	$40.64
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,644	262	$507.52	$104.17
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	824	55	$1500.00	$930.68
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	441	89	$750.00	$57.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	328	234	$140.00	$108.62
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	259	12	$300.00	$199.00
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	234	196	$150.00	$124.69
92250 Photography of the retina	135	126	$125.00	$41.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	123	123	$235.00	$165.30
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	118	115	$255.00	$102.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	91	$90.00	$72.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	66	66	$100.00	$88.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$175.00	$109.26
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	24	17	$283.00	$52.26
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	16	12	$2100.00	$345.77
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$300.00	$212.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,342	123	$800.00	$353.13
92134 Imaging of retina	1,708	548	$100.00	$40.65
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,546	268	$502.31	$103.88
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	854	60	$1500.00	$930.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	402	285	$150.00	$125.19
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	336	16	$300.00	$196.84
J3490 Unclassified drugs	289	73	$747.40	$50.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	242	199	$140.00	$108.68
92250 Photography of the retina	162	154	$125.00	$44.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	150	150	$235.00	$163.36
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	150	144	$255.00	$89.92
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	105	53	$750.00	$48.26
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	103	94	$100.00	$86.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	90	$90.00	$74.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$175.00	$109.02
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	33	23	$283.00	$59.62
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	23	21	$2100.00	$345.69
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	22	22	$300.00	$200.53
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	16	15	$4437.00	$1216.18
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	15	14	$4153.00	$1167.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,890	175	$800.00	$369.12
92134 Imaging of retina	1,706	627	$100.00	$42.35
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,585	296	$501.48	$106.63
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	762	69	$1500.00	$941.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	482	336	$150.00	$128.39
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	392	22	$300.00	$197.11
J3490 Unclassified drugs	303	84	$747.52	$48.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	294	235	$140.00	$110.30
92250 Photography of the retina	176	169	$125.00	$51.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	169	169	$235.00	$169.72
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	154	150	$255.00	$87.52
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	115	107	$100.00	$89.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	96	$90.00	$74.37
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	42	13	$750.00	$77.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$175.00	$112.02
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	41	31	$283.00	$75.51
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	28	28	$300.00	$210.61
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	22	20	$4437.00	$1208.05
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	18	15	$60.00	$27.66
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	17	14	$2100.00	$358.69
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	15	15	$4153.00	$1213.42
67121 Removal of implant material from inside the eye	13	13	$1587.00	$954.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,495	129	$800.00	$372.69
92134 Imaging of retina	2,227	683	$100.00	$39.81
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,589	304	$503.33	$101.46
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,062	95	$1500.00	$953.25
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	483	348	$150.00	$119.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	473	326	$140.00	$104.95
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	427	22	$300.00	$197.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	217	194	$100.00	$82.24
92250 Photography of the retina	208	204	$125.00	$63.20
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	188	185	$292.81	$74.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	186	186	$235.00	$161.22
J3490 Unclassified drugs	171	52	$758.77	$49.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$176.07	$104.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	53	$90.00	$71.66
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	53	28	$743.40	$46.43
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	50	11	$750.00	$73.22
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	31	25	$283.00	$89.31
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	25	25	$300.00	$205.56
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	25	18	$2100.00	$335.43
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	23	18	$60.00	$26.34
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	19	19	$4437.00	$1193.19
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	18	16	$4153.00	$1119.10
67121 Removal of implant material from inside the eye	12	12	$1587.00	$862.95
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	11	11	$3626.00	$1144.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME90865

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

270088300 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl

2575 Huntcliff Ln, Panama City, FL 324054902

Phone: 8509426700

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl

2577 Huntcliff Ln, Panama City, FL 324054902

Phone: 8507637007

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl

3009 4th St, Marianna, FL 324462122

Phone: 8509426700

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl

2439 Care Dr, Tallahassee, FL 323084580

Phone: 8509426700

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 March 11, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 11, 2015

Registered at 2577 HUNTCLIFF LN, PANAMA CITY, FL 324054902 (Tel: 8507637007)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 11, 2015

Registered at 2439 CARE DR, TALLAHASSEE, FL 323084580 (Tel: 8509426700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 11, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER WILLINGHAM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 11, 2015

Ophthalmology (License #ME90865 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1225096183

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 02, 2006

Last Update: March 11, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2439 Care Dr

Tallahassee, FL 323084580

Phone: 8509426700

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