Dr. Christopher D. Sakal , MD
Internal Medicine • Poughkeepsie, NY
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Sakal, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Dr. Sakal delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 45 READE PL.
Dr. Sakal maintains professional affiliations with Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center, St Peters Hospital Of The City Of Albany and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
45 Reade Pl
Poughkeepsie, NY 126013947
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2004
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Poughkeepsie, NY
Practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY (12979 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
|
243 | 237 | $458.76 | $163.25 |
|
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
|
30 | 30 | $314.50 | $123.19 |
|
99291
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
|
22 | 21 | $601.00 | $200.24 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center
75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY 129011438
Phone: 5185612000
St Peters Hospital Of The City Of Albany
315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 122081707
Phone: 5185251550
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), MSMED
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Physician Assistant
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 45 READE PL, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 126013947 (Tel: 8457024429)
Registered at 45 READE PL, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 126013947 (Tel: 8457024429)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SAKAL, MD
Internal Medicine (License #MD27669 in OR)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
45 Reade Pl
Poughkeepsie, NY 126013947
Phone: 8457024429
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