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Active NPI 1275385544 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christian Gonzalo Cerda-Smith , MD, PhD

Dermatology • Chicago, IL

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christian Cerda-Smith, MD, PhD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Dermatology in Chicago, IL. Official NPI practice address is registered at 251 E HURON ST.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

251 E Huron St

Chicago, IL 606112908

Telephone 3129262000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Chicago, IL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 17.3 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
242 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (673 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-01
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License IL 125.085116

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NC RTL24-0686

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

2301 Erwin Rd

Durham, NC 277054699

Phone: 9196848111

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Seong Park

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003429366
Dr. Emma Greever , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1003493040

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1003518432

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ashraf Samhan , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003518747

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sabina Spigner , MD, MS, MPH

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1003519679

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Science, Master of Public Health

Emily Gleason

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1003675406

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 01, 2025

Registered at 251 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 606112908 (Tel: 3129262000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2025

Registered at 251 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 606112908 (Tel: 3129262000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 01, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #RTL24-0686 in NC)

NPI Profile Active April 02, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 02, 2024

Registered at 2301 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 277054699 (Tel: 9196848111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 02, 2024

Registered at 2301 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 277054699 (Tel: 9196848111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 02, 2024

Recorded as CHRISTIAN CERDA-SMITH, MD, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 02, 2024

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 02, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1275385544
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 02, 2024
Last Update: July 01, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

251 E Huron St

Chicago, IL 606112908

Phone: 3129262000

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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