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Dr. Christopher Conron Dow , MD

Anesthesiology • Springfield, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Dow, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Springfield, MA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 2002, Dr. Dow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 908 ALLEN ST.

Dr. Dow is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

908 Allen St
Springfield Anesthesia Service

Springfield, MA 011182533

Telephone 4137967494
Fax 4137967497
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Albany Medical College Of Union University

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Springfield, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +1.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.1 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
77 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MA (2146 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dow (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
123 118 $1243.90 $89.22
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope
46 43 $1557.07 $117.65
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
26 25 $283.00 $43.18
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
20 20 $1118.75 $80.96
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest
20 19 $2600.00 $180.45
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone
19 19 $2148.68 $173.72
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope
14 13 $581.04 $133.62
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
14 14 $1517.86 $134.19
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
12 12 $947.92 $61.61
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
11 11 $2306.82 $217.30
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
11 11 $1363.64 $98.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-06-15
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MA 242227

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License CT 56634

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
110083320A (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc

55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 016550002

Phone: 5083341000

Secondary Practice Locations

55 Lake Ave N

Worcester, MA 016550002

Phone: 5083343271

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

NPI 1003806308

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043201775

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Peter Vieira , MD

Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

NPI 1053302828

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

William Larareo , ORNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1073578266
Carl Bordas , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1083656631

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1104039254

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 15, 2023

Anesthesiology (License #56634 in CT)

NPI Profile Active March 30, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 30, 2012

Registered at 908 ALLEN ST, SPRINGFIELD ANESTHESIA SERVICE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011182533 (Tel: 4137967494)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 30, 2012

Registered at 908 ALLEN ST, SPRINGFIELD ANESTHESIA SERVICE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011182533 (Tel: 4137967494)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 30, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER DOW, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 30, 2012

Anesthesiology (License #242227 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1093829780
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 18, 2006
Last Update: June 15, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

908 Allen St, Springfield Anesthesia Service

Springfield, MA 011182533

Phone: 4137967494

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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