Active NPI 1205862398 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher Wicks

Anesthesiology • Pontiac, MI

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Wicks is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Pontiac, MI. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1993, Christopher Wicks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 44405 WOODWARD AVE.

Christopher Wicks is affiliated with Northstar Anesthesia Of Michigan Iii Pllc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

44405 Woodward Ave

Pontiac, MI 483415023

Telephone 2488583051

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Select Specialty Hospital - Pontiac Inc Facility NPI 1720088370

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Pontiac, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +17.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.4 Yrs

State Avg: 25.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

58 Specialists

Practicing in Pontiac, MI (1799 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

96.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wicks (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Pontiac Specialty Average (15.4 Years) 15.4 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
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	65	57	$1043.82	$94.74
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	40	40	$1556.80	$63.20
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	32	32	$1653.38	$63.67
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	21	21	$1737.33	$46.54
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$1853.60	$77.94
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	17	17	$1254.35	$51.21
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	17	17	$2943.06	$94.28
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	13	13	$1197.69	$51.08
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$2232.36	$73.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	168	151	$466.67	$82.85
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery	60	57	$600.83	$141.64
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	50	41	$317.00	$74.16
01938 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance	31	26	$588.71	$52.65
01991 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection	20	13	$325.00	$51.93
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$763.16	$68.74
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$1373.08	$204.27
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	12	$738.46	$64.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	119	111	$345.38	$76.16
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	108	81	$234.26	$69.29
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery	44	43	$379.55	$103.53
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	27	27	$744.44	$69.55
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	21	20	$823.81	$74.00
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	20	18	$134.50	$30.29
01991 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection	19	14	$228.95	$44.05
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$983.33	$90.32
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	17	17	$1876.47	$187.79
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	16	15	$643.75	$55.93
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	15	14	$510.00	$98.45
01938 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance	15	13	$626.67	$49.21
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	15	15	$2613.33	$266.46
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	14	14	$245.79	$68.03
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	12	$1346.15	$185.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	44	40	$96.00	$30.78
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	27	24	$134.00	$31.86
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	24	23	$816.67	$74.84
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	24	24	$1079.17	$92.40
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	21	21	$800.00	$74.69
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	21	21	$231.00	$69.49
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	18	16	$193.00	$52.58
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	18	18	$800.00	$63.75
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	15	14	$1846.67	$118.82
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	15	13	$1886.67	$167.72
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	13	$638.46	$57.98
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	12	11	$190.00	$62.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	116	100	$1394.74	$97.23
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	36	36	$500.00	$32.35
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	32	32	$1682.34	$146.82
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	24	24	$1830.63	$100.50
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$443.33	$71.77
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	17	17	$1300.00	$55.37
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	15	15	$1374.00	$140.16
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	14	14	$1300.00	$68.17
01991 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection	12	12	$993.75	$70.36
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	12	12	$1525.00	$91.91
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$560.00	$100.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	169	147	$1450.92	$97.42
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	120	105	$1410.52	$143.44
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	85	85	$436.47	$69.54
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	42	42	$458.33	$73.04
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	36	36	$431.67	$53.05
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	30	30	$500.00	$32.08
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	25	25	$1300.00	$67.82
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	23	23	$1610.30	$82.72
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$535.65	$86.42
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	15	15	$2469.20	$126.08
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	15	15	$1313.67	$82.91
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	13	13	$1575.00	$121.36
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	11	11	$1300.09	$138.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	164	139	$1226.20	$79.09
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	137	116	$1194.20	$124.16
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	112	112	$453.75	$71.30
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	54	53	$480.93	$73.42
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	38	38	$427.37	$57.44
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	35	34	$1763.91	$105.13
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	33	33	$564.24	$91.26
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	33	33	$500.00	$33.24
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	29	29	$1300.00	$69.08
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	18	18	$1136.78	$73.02
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	15	15	$2147.20	$123.98
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	12	$1132.08	$80.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	216	146	$1197.26	$82.92
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	147	114	$1204.14	$111.56
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	20	20	$1467.70	$82.33
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	15	15	$500.00	$31.92
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	14	14	$1300.00	$65.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MI 4301069399

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northstar Anesthesia Of Michigan Iii Pllc

5452 Fort St, Trenton, MI 481834637

Phone: 2146870496

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 44405 WOODWARD AVE, PONTIAC, MI 483415023 (Tel: 2488583051)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 255 W MICHIGAN AVE, PO BOX 1123, JACKSON, MI 492012218 (Tel: 5177876440)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER WICKS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #4301069399 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205862398

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 23, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

255 W Michigan Ave, Po Box 1123

Jackson, MI 492012218

Phone: 5177876440

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