Active NPI 1609823079 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Eric Martin Chavez , PA

Physician Assistant • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Eric Chavez, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1999, Eric Chavez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3801 S NATIONAL AVE.

Eric Chavez is affiliated with Springfield Neurological Institute, L.L.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3801 S National Ave
West Tower, Suite 700

Springfield, MO 658075210

Telephone 4178853888

Fax 4175205959

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lester E Cox Medical Centers Facility NPI 1952355646

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +17.2 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

74.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chavez (27 Years) 27 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
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	24	$88.04	$43.48
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	23	12	$188.20	$26.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	50	20	$188.20	$26.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	22	$88.04	$43.70
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	24	18	$254.03	$32.85
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	12	12	$935.66	$113.34
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back	11	11	$183.00	$32.89
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	11	11	$1821.77	$230.09
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	11	11	$1196.03	$128.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	21	15	$254.03	$33.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	37	29	$254.03	$33.57
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	20	20	$1821.77	$227.37
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	15	15	$690.27	$98.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	31	25	$254.03	$34.78
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	16	16	$1821.77	$246.54
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	14	14	$690.27	$102.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	39	29	$254.03	$35.03
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	17	17	$1821.77	$233.10
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	16	16	$690.27	$102.99
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	14	14	$998.47	$140.19
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	13	13	$662.34	$99.01
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	13	13	$1696.42	$228.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	42	32	$254.03	$33.11
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	30	14	$188.20	$28.65
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	20	20	$1821.77	$225.30
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	14	14	$662.34	$98.97
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	14	14	$690.27	$97.04
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	14	14	$1696.42	$228.39
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	13	13	$1075.28	$131.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	37	29	$254.03	$35.09
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	32	18	$188.20	$28.43
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	22	22	$831.61	$139.05
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	17	17	$935.66	$123.82
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	16	16	$1696.42	$226.74
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	15	15	$662.34	$98.38
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	14	14	$1821.77	$236.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-10-04

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 2010008194

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Board Certifiation

2010008194 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mcr Rr

P01050641 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare

431560263 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Springfield Neurological Institute, L.l.c.

3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658075210

Phone: 4178853888

Springfield Neurological Institute, L.l.c.

3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658075210

Phone: 4172693000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

29 Associated Practitioners

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Neurological Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Workman , MD

Radiology - Neuroradiology

NPI 1104873587

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Mace , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1114971264

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Vyacheslav Makler , DO

Neurological Surgery

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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 August 21, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 21, 2015

Registered at 3801 S NATIONAL AVE, WEST TOWER, SUITE 700, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658075210 (Tel: 4178853888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 21, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 4024, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658084024 (Tel: 4178853888)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 21, 2015

Recorded as ERIC CHAVEZ, P.A.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 21, 2015

Physician Assistant (License #2010008194 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609823079

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 30, 2006

Last Update: October 04, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 4024

Springfield, MO 658084024

Phone: 4178853888

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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