Active NPI 1407853948 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Jon Bigelow , MD

Ophthalmology • Midland, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Bigelow, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Midland, MI. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Bigelow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 JOSEPH DR STE B.

Dr. Bigelow is affiliated with Jackson And Bigelow Md Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

400 Joseph Dr Ste B

Midland, MI 486428636

Telephone 9896312020

Fax 9898356686

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Jackson & Bigelow Md Pc Facility NPI 1508994211

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Vermont College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Midland, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 35.5 Yrs

State Avg: 27.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Midland, MI (843 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bigelow (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Midland Specialty Average (35.5 Years) 35.5 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	410	398	$180.00	$125.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	177	117	$125.00	$89.19
92134 Imaging of retina	165	150	$150.00	$38.68
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	79	77	$150.00	$60.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$265.00	$164.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	71	70	$145.00	$32.68
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	55	47	$1452.00	$320.24
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	49	29	$2583.47	$466.34
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	48	32	$423.00	$41.03

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	431	416	$168.96	$123.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	196	134	$125.00	$87.39
92134 Imaging of retina	136	128	$150.00	$37.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	125	53	$1815.92	$315.85
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	84	83	$150.00	$58.46
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	79	53	$423.00	$38.84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	75	75	$145.00	$32.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	72	72	$265.00	$161.77
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	41	37	$1452.00	$317.73
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$200.00	$120.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$240.00	$142.78
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$158.57	$85.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	531	510	$200.00	$121.24
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	238	152	$160.00	$85.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	121	121	$240.00	$143.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	117	117	$150.00	$59.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	109	$145.00	$32.82
92134 Imaging of retina	96	86	$150.00	$38.58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	93	52	$2422.90	$414.92
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	78	54	$423.00	$40.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	71	61	$1452.00	$317.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	12	$75.00	$54.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	573	561	$200.00	$122.75
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	268	184	$160.00	$86.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	137	133	$150.00	$60.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	131	129	$145.00	$33.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	78	46	$2547.31	$455.82
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	72	49	$423.00	$43.77
92134 Imaging of retina	72	60	$150.00	$38.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	69	69	$240.00	$145.11
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	42	37	$1452.00	$321.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$250.09	$164.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	588	575	$200.00	$121.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	253	160	$160.00	$85.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	130	127	$150.00	$60.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	118	116	$145.00	$33.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$230.08	$159.98
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	72	44	$2521.25	$460.13
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	60	55	$1452.00	$322.55
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	56	41	$423.00	$51.12
92134 Imaging of retina	44	39	$149.66	$37.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	33	$154.77	$105.79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$210.00	$120.18
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	11	11	$59.00	$26.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	653	636	$200.00	$121.12
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	264	182	$147.73	$84.21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	150	149	$150.00	$60.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	131	131	$145.00	$33.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	121	121	$230.27	$157.60
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	107	61	$2480.09	$518.72
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	92	62	$423.00	$54.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	79	68	$1452.00	$319.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	29	$116.17	$100.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	20	$65.00	$43.10
92134 Imaging of retina	27	23	$149.81	$37.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$156.54	$104.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$210.00	$131.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	677	654	$200.00	$117.15
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	267	189	$140.00	$81.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	162	158	$150.00	$59.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	154	154	$145.00	$32.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	147	147	$230.20	$153.11
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	98	57	$2500.51	$502.00
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	90	61	$423.00	$58.90
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	60	56	$1452.00	$307.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	47	$123.20	$97.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	44	$65.00	$40.42
92134 Imaging of retina	30	26	$150.00	$38.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$155.63	$100.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	652	625	$200.00	$117.62
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	302	201	$140.00	$81.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	176	171	$150.00	$60.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	157	157	$145.00	$33.15
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	120	68	$2498.67	$515.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	116	116	$229.47	$158.41
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	109	72	$423.00	$66.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	43	$65.00	$41.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	53	46	$1452.00	$313.56
92134 Imaging of retina	31	24	$149.35	$36.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$160.00	$103.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$99.00	$69.90
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$150.00	$12.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-02-22

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MI 4301056492

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

3085182 (MI)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

1805606351 (MI)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Npi

1407853948 (MI)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

180019930 (MI)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dmerc-Medicare

0256160001 (MI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Jackson And Bigelow Md Pc

609 Quarter St, Gladwin, MI 486241941

Phone: 9896312020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. James Jackson , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1427052091

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 22, 2022

Registered at 400 JOSEPH DR STE B, MIDLAND, MI 486428636 (Tel: 9896312020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 22, 2022

Registered at 400 JOSEPH DR STE B, MIDLAND, MI 486428636 (Tel: 9896312020)

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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2018

Registered at 4201 CAMPUS RIDGE DR STE 2200, MIDLAND, MI 48640 (Tel: 9896312020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2018

Registered at 4201 CAMPUS RIDGE DR., SUITE 2200, MIDLAND, MI 486406134 (Tel: 9896312020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #4301056492 in MI)

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NPI Profile Active June 19, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 19, 2012

Registered at 4011 ORCHARD DR, STE 2020, MIDLAND, MI 486406105 (Tel: 9896312020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 19, 2012

Registered at 4011 ORCHARD DR, SUITE 2020, MIDLAND, MI 486406190 (Tel: 9896312020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 19, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BIGELOW, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 19, 2012

Specialist (License #4301056492 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407853948

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 30, 2005

Last Update: February 22, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

400 Joseph Dr Ste B

Midland, MI 486428636

Phone: 9896312020

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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