Active NPI 1104129436 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher A Chaffin , PA

Physician Assistant • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Chaffin, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Christopher Chaffin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1965 S FREMONT AVE.

Christopher Chaffin is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, repair of groin hernia 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

1965 S Fremont Ave
Suite 100

Springfield, MO 658042201

Telephone 4178203800

Fax 4178293810

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mercy Hospital Springfield Facility NPI 1982644514

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs +6.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.8 Yrs

State Avg: 10.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

235 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (1802 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chaffin (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (9.8 Years) 9.8 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	34	$132.00	$70.57
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	24	24	$625.80	$83.92
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	17	17	$666.86	$62.78
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	13	13	$1760.70	$194.96
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	11	11	$1685.70	$211.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	53	$122.71	$70.79
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	25	25	$1769.90	$193.75
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$625.80	$80.84
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	18	18	$1685.70	$225.96
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$533.98	$58.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	25	$114.00	$70.39
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	21	21	$625.80	$79.50
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	15	15	$1780.80	$202.83
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	14	14	$1685.70	$216.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	29	$112.51	$72.07
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	23	22	$1802.87	$200.06
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	15	$134.00	$58.82
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$625.80	$82.32
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	14	14	$1685.70	$230.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	26	26	$625.80	$82.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	22	$110.00	$60.31
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	21	21	$1812.00	$201.25
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	18	11	$134.00	$59.97
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	14	14	$563.31	$62.07
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	11	11	$1685.70	$221.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	41	25	$134.00	$59.51
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	31	31	$625.80	$80.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	21	$110.00	$58.77
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	17	17	$1812.00	$208.06
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	16	16	$1317.90	$151.27
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	15	15	$1685.70	$221.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	32	32	$632.65	$79.81
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	30	30	$1317.90	$145.80
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	28	12	$134.00	$57.05
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	15	15	$492.90	$56.64
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	14	14	$1850.86	$192.54
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	13	13	$1685.70	$232.16
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	12	12	$837.00	$179.90
43659 Stomach procedure using an endoscope	11	11	$1291.13	$223.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	61	33	$134.00	$58.73
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	36	36	$1325.22	$133.53
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	32	30	$1837.41	$205.89
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	20	20	$625.80	$84.66
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	14	14	$528.11	$56.07
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$191.00	$82.80
43774 Removal of stomach reduction device and port beneath the skin using an endoscope	11	11	$844.50	$127.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 2011001602

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 658042227

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 658042203

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole, Springfield, MO 658042227

Phone: 4178886711

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1965 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042299

Phone: 4178203800

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1605 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 654012980

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole St Fl, Springfield, MO 658042227

Phone: 4178202064

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042236

Phone: 4178203905

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

25 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Robert Cavagnol , MD

Surgery

NPI 1043273188

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Hugh Lundman , MD

Surgery

NPI 1063438125

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ami Rohr , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

NPI 1124434535

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Edwards , MD

Surgery

NPI 1134296569

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nycolle Sexton , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1174940456

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Chase Thompson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1194301457

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active February 03, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location February 03, 2011

Registered at 1965 S FREMONT AVE, SUITE 100, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658042201 (Tel: 4178203800)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address February 03, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 2580, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658012580 (Tel: 4178294620)

👤

Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 03, 2011

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER CHAFFIN, PA

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 03, 2011

Physician Assistant (License #2011001602 in MO)

🟢

Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 08, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews

No patient reviews submitted yet for Christopher Chaffin. Be the first to share your experience!

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104129436

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 08, 2010

Last Update: February 03, 2011

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 2580

Springfield, MO 658012580

Phone: 4178294620

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.