Active NPI 1164495446 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Hamill , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Buffalo, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Hamill, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Buffalo, NY. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1989, Dr. Hamill delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 HIGH ST.

Dr. Hamill is affiliated with University Orthopaedic Services Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views, imaging for bone length assessment, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 High St
Buffalo General Hospital

Buffalo, NY 142031126

Telephone 7168787722

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cardiographic Associates Of High Street Facility NPI 1518936269

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Buffalo, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +10.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.8 Yrs

State Avg: 27.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

30 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, NY (1450 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

41.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hamill (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Buffalo Specialty Average (26.8 Years) 26.8 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
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	67	49	$120.00	$66.41
77073 Imaging for bone length assessment	49	47	$76.00	$42.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	33	$134.00	$86.90
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	29	22	$76.90	$34.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$198.00	$122.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	42	$131.81	$82.33
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	49	36	$120.00	$65.79
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	49	37	$77.73	$36.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	23	$198.00	$118.46
77073 Imaging for bone length assessment	15	14	$76.00	$41.41
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	15	13	$510.00	$243.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	48	27	$120.03	$66.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	33	$132.56	$83.80
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	39	30	$79.00	$35.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$198.00	$124.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$198.00	$108.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	54	31	$120.03	$64.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	40	$134.00	$85.89
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	34	25	$79.00	$37.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$198.00	$120.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	78	61	$134.00	$70.04
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	53	41	$120.00	$64.49
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	45	36	$79.00	$33.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$198.00	$99.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	86	59	$120.00	$61.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	67	$134.00	$71.07
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	72	12	$740.14	$338.17
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	51	41	$79.00	$35.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$198.00	$104.50
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	16	13	$76.00	$33.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$198.00	$99.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	80	$133.26	$67.49
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	72	51	$120.00	$56.40
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	32	25	$79.00	$31.56
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	15	14	$76.00	$30.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	156	109	$134.00	$68.09
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	118	79	$120.00	$57.52
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	106	89	$79.00	$32.31
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	100	15	$730.00	$263.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	33	$198.00	$100.19
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	35	22	$76.00	$30.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$198.00	$100.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$304.00	$152.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NY 200675

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Orthopaedic Services Inc.

3671 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 141271749

Phone: 7168214400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Nurse Practitioner

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NURSEPRACTITIONER

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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Mian Hammas , MD

Hospitalist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Guy Dunetz , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003619800

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jill Frasco , DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Thomas Jordan , DO

Emergency Medicine

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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 November 25, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 25, 2014

Registered at 100 HIGH ST, BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL, BUFFALO, NY 142031126 (Tel: 7168787722)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 25, 2014

Registered at 5500 MAIN ST, SUITE 107, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 142216755 (Tel: 7169065908)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 25, 2014

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HAMILL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 25, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #200675 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164495446

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 08, 2006

Last Update: November 25, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5500 Main St, Suite 107

Williamsville, NY 142216755

Phone: 7169065908

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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