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Dr. Christopher Paul Clinkscales , MD

Anesthesiology • Abilene, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Clinkscales, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Abilene, TX. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Clinkscales delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1900 PINE ST.

Dr. Clinkscales is affiliated with Hendrick Anesthesia Network and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope, anesthesia for lens surgery. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1900 Pine St

Abilene, TX 796012432

Telephone 3256702277

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hendrick Anesthesia Network Facility NPI 1851394993

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Abilene, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +4.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.1 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

25 Specialists

Practicing in Abilene, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Clinkscales (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Abilene Specialty Average (19.1 Years) 19.1 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	87	87	$699.86	$71.11
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	46	46	$527.22	$53.09
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	41	37	$486.63	$52.48
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	40	40	$593.40	$62.21
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	18	18	$559.00	$59.35
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	18	18	$1428.56	$155.70
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	14	14	$1425.14	$160.10
01940 Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance	13	13	$654.92	$71.26
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1180.55	$129.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	76	76	$691.39	$72.70
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	51	51	$526.12	$54.42
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	50	47	$435.16	$54.61
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	26	26	$711.15	$80.72
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	19	19	$1271.89	$131.71
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	18	17	$468.22	$56.34
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	16	16	$1456.63	$172.45
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	15	15	$579.07	$69.58
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	14	14	$1345.29	$150.56
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	12	12	$1290.00	$147.18
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	12	12	$938.83	$103.64
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope	11	11	$961.64	$105.55
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	11	11	$860.00	$82.92
01941 Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance	11	11	$750.55	$80.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	53	52	$692.87	$73.86
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	52	52	$567.27	$60.87
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	33	29	$505.58	$66.62
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	27	26	$1477.93	$163.79
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	21	21	$1543.90	$181.16
00630 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine	16	16	$1542.63	$182.12
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	14	$98.00	$30.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	47	47	$1710.38	$112.02
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	34	30	$2180.12	$145.35
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	19	19	$2541.32	$174.60
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$2188.38	$137.10
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	11	11	$1067.00	$30.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	106	101	$1802.38	$116.98
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	24	23	$2055.38	$140.71
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	12	11	$1935.75	$129.06
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	12	12	$2305.50	$161.97
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	11	11	$1067.00	$29.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	75	66	$1189.00	$135.19
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	69	65	$1217.67	$118.03
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	15	15	$2923.60	$322.08
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$1465.47	$141.67
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$444.50	$32.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	78	67	$1041.23	$138.68
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	59	58	$882.17	$117.73
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	17	$310.59	$31.89
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	16	16	$2670.00	$345.26
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	13	13	$1230.77	$59.81
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	11	11	$474.55	$36.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	115	98	$851.08	$128.62
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	77	71	$766.91	$115.61
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	17	17	$1141.41	$172.86
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	16	16	$1027.25	$155.60
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$280.00	$31.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-11-21

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX M6573

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 MI 4301080295

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hendrick Anesthesia Network

1900 Pine St, Abilene, TX 796012432

Phone: 3256702000