Active NPI 1831480524 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Lowe , MD

Dermatology • Chattanooga, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Lowe, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2011, Dr. Lowe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1726 GUNBARREL RD STE 200.

Dr. Lowe is affiliated with Galen Medical Group, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, tangential biopsy of single skin lesion. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1726 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 200

Chattanooga, TN 374214754

Telephone 4239549017

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Galen Medical Group, Pc Facility NPI 1346250057

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Chattanooga, TN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -5.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (241 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lowe (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Chattanooga Specialty Average (20.0 Years) 20.0 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
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,096	149	$15.00	$6.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	242	174	$222.00	$123.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	238	206	$150.00	$86.22
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	224	193	$272.00	$88.15
17000 Destruction of skin growth	222	177	$183.00	$48.90
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	86	63	$147.00	$46.79
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	83	58	$413.00	$156.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$338.00	$161.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$221.00	$108.08
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	46	43	$303.00	$107.17
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	22	20	$361.00	$127.00
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	17	16	$481.00	$166.91
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	17	13	$393.00	$126.04
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	13	13	$20.00	$7.98
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	13	13	$832.00	$280.04
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	11	11	$38.00	$7.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,079	170	$15.00	$6.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	291	213	$222.00	$117.52
17000 Destruction of skin growth	240	199	$183.00	$47.86
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	230	205	$272.00	$85.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	216	181	$150.00	$84.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	125	125	$338.00	$154.45
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	92	65	$147.00	$43.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$221.00	$104.65
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	61	58	$303.00	$104.27
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	59	53	$413.00	$154.01
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	50	16	$12.00	$0.85
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	26	17	$20.00	$8.08
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	22	19	$481.00	$137.34
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	18	18	$832.00	$248.03
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	18	13	$361.00	$98.48
Q0112 All potassium hydroxide (koh) preparations	18	14	$26.00	$5.08
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	17	16	$393.00	$101.21
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	16	16	$337.63	$110.58
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	16	13	$153.00	$39.76
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	13	12	$563.00	$184.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,007	149	$15.00	$6.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	315	219	$222.00	$119.98
17000 Destruction of skin growth	229	187	$183.00	$49.11
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	212	188	$272.00	$86.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	164	147	$150.00	$85.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	143	143	$338.00	$158.29
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	85	57	$413.00	$154.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	76	$221.00	$105.33
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	69	65	$303.00	$103.53
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	68	48	$147.00	$43.34
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	39	12	$12.00	$1.12
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	29	24	$20.00	$2.77
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	25	23	$832.00	$251.27
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	23	23	$342.00	$114.99
80076 Liver function blood test panel	19	15	$43.00	$7.67
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	19	17	$361.00	$124.22
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	15	$299.00	$172.03
11200 Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags	16	16	$243.00	$72.40
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	15	12	$481.00	$151.19
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	15	11	$393.00	$111.26
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	14	12	$682.00	$114.89
Q0112 All potassium hydroxide (koh) preparations	12	12	$26.00	$5.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	935	125	$15.00	$5.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	314	184	$193.91	$122.07
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	199	169	$272.00	$90.84
17000 Destruction of skin growth	183	147	$183.00	$47.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	124	124	$313.25	$158.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	92	$125.56	$86.52
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	77	59	$147.00	$49.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$217.46	$104.86
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	68	57	$413.00	$155.92
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	49	45	$303.00	$106.55
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	45	14	$12.00	$1.31
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	35	26	$20.00	$3.00
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	30	28	$342.00	$122.00
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	20	20	$832.00	$218.33
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	18	12	$38.00	$7.77
80076 Liver function blood test panel	16	12	$43.00	$8.17
11105 Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth	14	11	$168.00	$57.30
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	13	12	$481.00	$160.26
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$401.27	$211.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	562	84	$15.00	$5.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	259	159	$119.00	$71.21
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	174	152	$272.00	$87.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	165	165	$217.00	$101.68
17000 Destruction of skin growth	140	113	$183.00	$43.12
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	79	79	$146.00	$71.65
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	74	56	$147.00	$50.06
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	71	20	$12.00	$1.48
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	40	36	$303.00	$99.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	34	$85.00	$42.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	36	$186.00	$104.23
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	36	34	$342.00	$115.14
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	28	27	$832.00	$219.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$307.00	$157.52
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	26	24	$413.00	$149.91
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	24	23	$20.00	$2.86
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	16	13	$153.00	$42.34
Q0112 All potassium hydroxide (koh) preparations	14	13	$26.00	$5.80
11105 Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth	13	11	$168.00	$57.34
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	12	11	$62.00	$10.51
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	12	12	$38.00	$7.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$150.15	$49.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	305	49	$23.91	$2.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	133	92	$95.02	$49.74
17000 Destruction of skin growth	79	60	$109.19	$46.82
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	74	62	$110.90	$38.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$155.87	$73.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	34	$140.62	$76.14
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	37	20	$66.57	$24.20
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	15	13	$538.92	$96.16
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$98.78	$48.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	101	17	$22.77	$2.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	62	$80.94	$49.34
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	38	35	$105.62	$41.38
17000 Destruction of skin growth	25	23	$103.99	$44.07
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	24	24	$94.08	$48.82
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	24	19	$63.40	$24.29
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	13	11	$513.26	$92.78
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	11	11	$129.72	$67.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-04-05

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License TN 59143

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License NY 286903

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Galen Medical Group, Pc

1720 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 374214144

Phone: 4238943725

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Isabel Warren , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154182228

Physician Assistant

Dr. Mary Shuster , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1255774238

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Victoria Collier , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1396308094

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Abigail Russell , DO

Dermatology

NPI 1497252282

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 08, 2021

Registered at 1726 GUNBARREL RD STE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374214754 (Tel: 4239549017)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2021

Registered at 4976 ALPHA LN, HIXSON, TN 373435470 (Tel: 4233080280)

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Updated Practice Location September 07, 2019

Registered at 1720 GUNBARREL RD STE 410, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374213192 (Tel: 4239549017)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2019

Registered at 1720 GUNBARREL RD STE 410, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374213192 (Tel: 4239549017)

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Updated Practice Location June 04, 2018

Registered at 11050 MOUNT BELVEDERE BLVD, FORT DRUM, NY 13602 (Tel: 3157723546)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 04, 2018

Registered at 11050 MOUNT BELVEDERE BLVD, FORT DRUM, NY 136025438

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 04, 2018

Dermatology (License #286903 in NY)

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NPI Profile Active July 18, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 18, 2013

Registered at 9040 FITZSIMMONS DR, JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 984311000 (Tel: 2539681340)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 18, 2013

Registered at 5711 CRAWFORD DR, ROCKVILLE, MD 208511809 (Tel: 3365290282)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 18, 2013

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LOWE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 18, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 28, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831480524

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 28, 2011

Last Update: April 05, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4976 Alpha Ln

Hixson, TN 373435470

Phone: 4234975355

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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