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Active NPI 1164916326 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher Daniel Minifee

Orthopaedic Surgery • Galveston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Minifee is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Galveston, TX. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Christopher Minifee delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD.

Christopher Minifee is affiliated with Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

301 University Blvd

Galveston, TX 775550165

Telephone 4097475749
Fax 4097475715
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Galveston, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -10.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
27 Specialists

Practicing in Galveston, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Minifee (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Galveston Specialty Average (18.3 Years) 18.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
124 17 $3.00 $0.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
23 23 $491.58 $156.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
20 16 $265.53 $85.97
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
16 13 $112.56 $43.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
15 15 $213.76 $65.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
14 14 $327.42 $103.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX BP10064495

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc

2560 Samaritan Dr, Las Cruces, NM 880011170

Phone: 5758003868

Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc

2550 Samaritan Dr, Las Cruces, NM 880011170

Phone: 8004218274

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners
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Dr. Jie Chen , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Blake Johnson , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Glover , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 20, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 20, 2018

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 775550165 (Tel: 4097475749)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2018

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 775550165 (Tel: 4097475749)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 20, 2018

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER MINIFEE

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #BP10064495 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 20, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164916326
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 20, 2018
Last Update: June 20, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

301 University Blvd

Galveston, TX 775550165

Phone: 4097475749

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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