Active NPI 1073510483 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher D Alftine , MD

Internal Medicine • Central Point, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Alftine, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Central Point, OR. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Alftine delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4940 HAMRICK RD.

Dr. Alftine is affiliated with La Clinica Del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4940 Hamrick Rd

Central Point, OR 975023072

Telephone 5416903600

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 La Clinica Del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc Facility NPI 1942503248

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Central Point, OR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +13.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.5 Yrs

State Avg: 24.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Central Point, OR (2185 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Alftine (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Central Point Specialty Average (17.5 Years) 17.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	398	227	$431.00	$88.52
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	95	95	$441.00	$5.87
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	69	63	$21.00	$3.00
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	52	11	$3.00	$1.31
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	34	34	$46.00	$7.77
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	27	24	$304.00	$89.16
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	22	17	$433.00	$126.63
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	19	17	$931.00	$130.33
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	19	19	$77.00	$22.13
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	17	$602.00	$112.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	16	$303.00	$85.61
81003 Automated urinalysis test	14	14	$26.00	$2.25
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	12	12	$11.00	$6.47
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	11	11	$105.00	$30.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	590	285	$346.00	$107.61
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	175	175	$367.00	$114.16
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	128	25	$3.00	$1.47
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	104	72	$238.00	$72.62
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	92	84	$21.00	$2.99
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	42	40	$46.00	$7.73
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	42	39	$145.00	$43.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	33	$238.00	$74.06
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	37	30	$464.00	$144.19
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	30	29	$30.00	$16.42
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	27	26	$30.00	$29.80
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	24	14	$346.00	$107.76
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	18	15	$776.00	$242.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	17	15	$205.88	$59.64
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	14	14	$11.00	$6.46
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	13	13	$69.00	$21.12
81003 Automated urinalysis test	11	11	$26.00	$2.24
17000 Destruction of skin growth	11	11	$209.00	$61.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	843	325	$346.00	$106.97
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	236	45	$3.00	$1.59
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	226	226	$371.00	$114.74
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	156	122	$21.00	$2.94
85610 Blood test, clotting time	82	48	$30.00	$4.28
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	71	52	$463.00	$142.56
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	71	64	$46.00	$8.46
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	63	63	$30.00	$16.19
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	54	41	$72.00	$22.43
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	47	47	$30.00	$29.40
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	45	45	$81.00	$16.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	40	31	$193.00	$57.43
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	36	13	$18.00	$5.55
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	33	33	$11.00	$7.04
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	32	32	$162.00	$110.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	26	$236.00	$73.46
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	30	20	$737.00	$229.23
17000 Destruction of skin growth	22	18	$209.00	$63.13
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	16	16	$30.00	$18.65
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	13	13	$308.00	$208.71
81003 Automated urinalysis test	11	11	$28.18	$2.44
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	11	11	$66.00	$20.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	845	314	$344.00	$104.72
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	335	216	$21.00	$2.92
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	212	30	$3.00	$1.81
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	177	177	$374.00	$114.00
85610 Blood test, clotting time	97	26	$30.00	$4.75
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	74	74	$81.00	$19.65
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	71	68	$30.00	$19.92
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	71	68	$30.00	$18.65
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	64	50	$463.00	$142.05
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	62	13	$17.00	$5.13
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	53	21	$69.00	$21.06
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	49	49	$162.00	$105.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	44	$233.00	$71.52
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	35	34	$46.00	$9.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	34	23	$196.85	$56.59
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	33	29	$742.00	$227.25
17000 Destruction of skin growth	29	23	$212.00	$64.76
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	25	17	$26.00	$3.84
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	25	25	$302.88	$187.59
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	18	18	$62.00	$18.80
81003 Automated urinalysis test	18	16	$34.00	$2.61
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	17	17	$11.00	$7.82
85652 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated	16	12	$9.00	$3.26
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	15	14	$172.00	$52.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	903	325	$342.00	$104.23
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	306	212	$21.00	$2.93
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	304	45	$3.00	$1.81
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	159	136	$67.00	$14.03
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	148	148	$371.00	$111.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	119	88	$233.00	$70.47
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	112	109	$81.00	$24.39
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	102	95	$11.00	$8.69
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	68	68	$280.07	$184.51
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	67	19	$18.00	$5.44
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	58	58	$30.00	$24.61
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	50	35	$205.64	$61.26
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	45	45	$143.07	$93.94
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	43	43	$30.00	$28.72
17000 Destruction of skin growth	40	34	$214.00	$64.88
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	27	$461.00	$140.79
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	30	24	$26.00	$4.26
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	25	23	$46.00	$10.45
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	16	16	$30.00	$18.65
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	15	15	$172.00	$52.30
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	13	13	$531.00	$149.08
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	11	11	$54.00	$16.38
81003 Automated urinalysis test	11	11	$34.00	$3.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-08-26

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License OR MD21290

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

151269 (OR)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

La Clinica Del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc

4940 Hamrick Rd, Central Point, OR 975023072

Phone: 5416903600

Secondary Practice Locations

1307 W Main St

Medford, OR 975012936

Phone: 5416181314

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners

Anne Higby , MSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1003192816

Master of Social Work

Karen Neilson , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1265794960

Nurse Practitioner

Elizabeth Rugg , PA, NP

Physician Assistant

NPI 1417927922

Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Tyler Wilson , DMD

Dentist

NPI 1437568169

Doctor of Dental Medicine

David Arwood

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1457728982

Charles Shepherd

Registered Nurse

NPI 1548611353

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 26, 2022

Registered at 4940 HAMRICK RD, CENTRAL POINT, OR 975023072 (Tel: 5416903600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 26, 2022

Registered at 931 CHEVY WAY, MEDFORD, OR 975044127 (Tel: 5415356239)

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NPI Profile Active March 01, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location March 01, 2016

Registered at 3225 HILLCREST PARK DRIVE, MEDFORD, OR 97504 (Tel: 5417343430)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address March 01, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 3158, PORTLAND, OR 972083158 (Tel: 5417343430)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 01, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER ALFTINE, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 01, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #MD21290 in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073510483

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 30, 2005

Last Update: August 26, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

931 Chevy Way

Medford, OR 975044127

Phone: 5415356239

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