Active NPI 1114197621 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher John Dunkerley , MD

Anesthesiology • Albany, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Dunkerley, MD is a registered Anesthesiology practitioner in Albany, NY. With approximately 22 years of clinical practice since graduating from Drexel University College Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Dunkerley provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 1450 WESTERN AVE STE 102.

Dr. Dunkerley is affiliated with Anesthesiology Associates Of Tallahassee Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity, anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1450 Western Ave Ste 102
Anesthesia Group Of Albany, Pc

Albany, NY 122033539

Telephone 5184630050

Fax 5182072973

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Anesthesia Group Of Albany, Pc Facility NPI 1598700379

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Drexel University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Albany, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs -0.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.6 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

135 Specialists

Practicing in Albany, NY (5244 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

90.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dunkerley (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Albany Specialty Average (22.6 Years) 22.6 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
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	15	15	$1735.87	$180.22
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	14	13	$1253.71	$111.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	17	13	$170.00	$14.45
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	11	11	$650.00	$44.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	14	14	$1411.71	$110.58
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$1200.29	$91.18
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	12	12	$3243.67	$273.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	39	39	$269.74	$44.28
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	37	37	$71.27	$13.71
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	28	28	$935.93	$143.25
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	26	26	$651.27	$82.69
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	17	17	$633.53	$84.62
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$250.08	$31.02
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	13	13	$1346.69	$113.95
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1296.77	$165.37
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	12	12	$1443.67	$110.75
00350 Anesthesia for other procedure on large blood vessel of neck	11	11	$1088.27	$188.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	69	69	$63.00	$14.50
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	63	63	$210.00	$45.11
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	43	42	$892.29	$168.68
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	41	40	$455.72	$78.10
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	32	29	$600.00	$85.82
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	29	29	$139.00	$32.01
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	23	23	$956.04	$182.05
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	15	15	$272.00	$54.03
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope	14	13	$623.41	$105.63
01916 Anesthesia for diagnostic x-ray procedure on arteries or veins	14	14	$624.43	$112.18
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	14	14	$1022.83	$181.89
01996 Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration	13	11	$315.00	$64.32
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	13	$431.80	$80.05
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	13	13	$283.00	$23.16
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	12	12	$953.23	$174.88
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	12	12	$454.00	$111.11
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	12	12	$80.00	$18.57
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	12	12	$15.00	$3.24
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	11	11	$557.34	$101.52
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$390.95	$73.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	68	64	$63.00	$14.31
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	62	62	$210.00	$44.54
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	42	41	$470.54	$84.30
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	33	30	$600.00	$84.37
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	25	25	$576.18	$103.23
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	24	24	$1032.60	$187.56
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$414.32	$74.40
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	21	21	$997.49	$182.95
01996 Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration	17	15	$315.00	$63.62
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	17	$139.00	$31.94
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	17	17	$454.00	$109.34
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	16	16	$80.00	$18.34
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	16	16	$15.00	$3.21
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope	15	15	$624.76	$111.13
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring	13	13	$553.00	$88.61
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$992.20	$180.63
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	13	13	$272.00	$66.47
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	12	12	$283.00	$23.95
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	11	11	$382.65	$68.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	60	58	$63.00	$14.08
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	59	59	$210.00	$43.50
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	51	42	$600.00	$95.49
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	39	39	$503.45	$88.87
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	22	22	$80.00	$18.05
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	22	22	$454.00	$107.60
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	22	22	$15.00	$3.15
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	20	20	$865.18	$153.12
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope	15	15	$660.26	$115.28
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$1176.57	$214.36
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring	13	13	$553.00	$102.02
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$528.60	$94.98
00562 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older)	11	11	$4979.00	$956.26
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	11	11	$398.75	$70.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	94	94	$534.32	$85.84
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	87	87	$63.00	$14.09
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	83	83	$210.00	$50.37
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	68	51	$505.00	$118.33
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	42	42	$515.43	$82.25
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	24	24	$454.00	$107.48
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	24	24	$80.00	$18.01
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	24	24	$15.00	$3.14
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	19	19	$1186.03	$201.37
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	16	16	$2563.69	$491.46
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	16	16	$139.00	$31.77
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	16	16	$968.55	$154.73
01996 Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration	15	13	$315.00	$59.95
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	14	13	$433.87	$66.80
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	13	13	$272.00	$65.34
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring	12	12	$553.00	$126.49
00520 Anesthesia for closed procedure in chest	11	11	$774.60	$130.74
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	11	11	$1085.60	$182.69
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	11	11	$1039.00	$171.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License NY 264645

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 UT 6851260-1205

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License GA 63855

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

03441765 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Anesthesiology Associates Of Tallahassee Inc

2629 Welaunee Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 323084697

Phone: 9549395000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

William Beighey , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003167719

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Cathleen Motta , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003815663

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Matthew Taylor , MB, BCH, BAO

Anesthesiology

NPI 1013169812

Vincent Battuello , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013240092

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Peter Andriakos , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1013449164

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Anne Gaughan , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023016979

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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 May 24, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 24, 2016

Registered at 1450 WESTERN AVE STE 102, ANESTHESIA GROUP OF ALBANY, PC, ALBANY, NY 122033539 (Tel: 5184630050)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 24, 2016

Registered at 1450 WESTERN AVE STE 102, ANESTHESIA GROUP OF ALBANY, PC, ALBANY, NY 122033539 (Tel: 5184630050)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 24, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER DUNKERLEY, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 24, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #264645 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 11, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114197621

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 11, 2008

Last Update: May 24, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1450 Western Ave Ste 102, Anesthesia Group Of Albany, Pc

Albany, NY 122033539

Phone: 5184630050

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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