Active NPI 1912260209 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Thomas Kolze , MD

Surgery • Amarillo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Kolze, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Amarillo, TX. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Kolze delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 S COULTER ST STE 200.

Dr. Kolze is affiliated with Bsa Physicians Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 S Coulter St Ste 200

Amarillo, TX 791061841

Telephone 8062126604

Fax 8062120355

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Bsa Physicians Group Inc Facility NPI 1780799502

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Amarillo, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -5.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.8 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

31 Specialists

Practicing in Amarillo, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kolze (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Amarillo Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 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
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	115	115	$65.00	$36.10
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	78	74	$60.00	$19.98
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	64	63	$76.00	$31.26
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	48	16	$85.00	$47.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$350.00	$160.13
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	35	35	$445.00	$211.10
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	34	34	$86.00	$36.07
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	34	34	$93.59	$35.82
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	22	20	$53.00	$21.94
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	17	$310.00	$172.99
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$1825.00	$633.65
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	16	$440.00	$165.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	12	$162.00	$82.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$230.00	$122.54
19301 Partial removal of breast	13	11	$1100.00	$621.02
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	12	11	$235.00	$49.17
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$2201.88	$542.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$230.00	$106.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	105	104	$65.00	$37.32
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	61	61	$76.00	$32.39
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	54	53	$60.00	$20.53
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	53	53	$86.00	$36.42
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	46	22	$85.00	$46.83
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	44	43	$28.00	$11.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$350.00	$162.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	33	32	$300.00	$121.86
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	28	28	$86.00	$36.80
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	16	$310.00	$174.61
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	16	15	$53.00	$22.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$230.00	$108.94
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$1825.00	$638.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$230.00	$117.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	113	113	$76.10	$37.87
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	92	90	$76.00	$32.70
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	89	84	$54.56	$20.99
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	61	57	$86.00	$37.35
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	49	48	$86.00	$36.81
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	43	17	$85.00	$37.47
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	41	38	$28.00	$11.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$350.00	$162.36
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	33	32	$48.00	$21.28
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	21	20	$53.00	$22.68
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	19	18	$78.89	$37.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$230.00	$108.99
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	16	16	$174.25	$54.53
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$300.00	$130.57
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	15	14	$54.87	$20.97
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$445.00	$215.49
93931 Ultrasound of one arm arteries or artery grafts	12	12	$54.00	$23.24
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$129.00	$96.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	128	126	$87.00	$37.60
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	116	113	$76.00	$32.78
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	92	92	$49.00	$21.18
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	58	57	$86.00	$37.26
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	52	50	$28.00	$11.10
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	47	16	$85.00	$37.20
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	47	47	$86.00	$37.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$350.00	$163.39
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	23	23	$53.00	$22.80
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	23	22	$127.00	$54.97
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	21	20	$48.00	$20.45
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	21	21	$87.00	$37.80
93931 Ultrasound of one arm arteries or artery grafts	18	18	$54.00	$22.68
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	17	$300.00	$131.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$230.00	$109.20
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	13	13	$76.00	$32.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	79	33	$85.00	$38.17
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	60	60	$87.00	$39.54
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	47	47	$49.00	$21.77
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	43	42	$76.00	$34.24
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	41	40	$129.00	$99.09
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	28	28	$86.00	$38.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$350.00	$159.88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$300.00	$135.12
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	21	21	$48.00	$21.91
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	21	21	$86.00	$38.91
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	19	19	$28.00	$10.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$230.00	$104.58
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	12	12	$127.00	$57.09
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	11	11	$87.00	$39.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$129.00	$98.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$230.00	$103.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-20

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX S2089

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bsa Physicians Group Inc

1751 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 791061711

Phone: 8063594673

Bsa Physicians Group Inc

1000 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 791061781

Phone: 8062124701

Bsa Physicians Group Inc

1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 791061799

Phone: 8062122129

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Julie Hampton , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Samuel Kirkendall , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Michael Maldonado , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1144976184

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 20, 2024

Registered at 1000 S COULTER ST STE 200, AMARILLO, TX 791061841 (Tel: 8062126604)

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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2019

Registered at 6 MEDICAL DR, AMARILLO, TX 791064136 (Tel: 8062126604)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 10, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 840026, DALLAS, TX 752840026 (Tel: 8062126965)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 10, 2019

Surgery (License #S2089 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active June 21, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 21, 2012

Registered at 1924 ALCOA HWY # U-11, KNOXVILLE, TN 379201511 (Tel: 8653059230)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 21, 2012

Registered at 1924 ALCOA HWY # U-11, KNOXVILLE, TN 379201511 (Tel: 8653059230)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 21, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KOLZE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 21, 2012

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 21, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912260209

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 21, 2012

Last Update: September 20, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 840026

Dallas, TX 752840026

Phone: 8062126965

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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