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Active NPI 1780939405 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Paul Downing , MD

Dermatology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Downing, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Downing delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 13114 FM 1960 RD W STE 119.

Dr. Downing is affiliated with Christopher P Downing Dermatology Md and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include biopsy of related skin growth, established patient outpatient office visit, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

13114 Fm 1960 Rd W Ste 119

Houston, TX 770655590

Telephone 7134878233
Fax 7135839004
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -6.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.7 Yrs
State Avg: 20.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
173 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1210 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
58.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Downing (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (20.7 Years) 20.7 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
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
542 213 $101.85 $49.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
540 275 $185.39 $91.10
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
504 243 $1382.57 $622.69
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
488 321 $203.43 $89.20
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
413 94 $13.35 $6.57
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
377 156 $837.65 $408.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
292 151 $261.40 $126.94
17000 Destruction of skin growth
256 176 $137.97 $46.36
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm
244 146 $957.75 $238.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
177 177 $228.50 $112.34
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
149 115 $230.76 $112.28
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs
144 96 $864.93 $282.28
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
96 64 $1300.72 $627.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
87 87 $342.44 $166.38
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
66 51 $497.82 $122.59
69100 Biopsy of ear
58 45 $194.39 $53.61
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
55 29 $5.13 $0.97
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block
53 41 $202.81 $99.88
17314 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
49 34 $803.23 $395.32
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
47 27 $117.15 $46.66
13152 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm
41 34 $1011.84 $249.02
13101 Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm
41 36 $805.66 $278.18
29580 Strapping, unna boot
32 14 $130.37 $54.18
14301 Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm
29 27 $2235.81 $1063.23
14302 Repair of wound by transferring skin, each additional 30.0 sq cm
27 13 $448.46 $220.64
13122 Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less
26 21 $259.92 $127.96
13131 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm
23 22 $790.28 $202.99
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
22 22 $618.16 $283.94
14061 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm
15 15 $2036.95 $949.14
13133 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, each additional 5.0 cm or less
15 14 $344.85 $169.67
13151 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm
15 15 $863.26 $212.37
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
15 14 $252.72 $124.74
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
13 11 $363.21 $151.18
14041 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm
12 12 $1888.89 $930.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-10-03
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License TX P7102

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 - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0101X

State License TX P7102

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Christopher P Downing Dermatology Md

13114 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 770655590

Phone: 7134878233

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Laura Birnie , MS, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

NPI 1679758494

Master of Science, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Joel Byrne

Dermatology

NPI 1851928147

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 October 03, 2022

Registered at 13114 FM 1960 RD W STE 119, HOUSTON, TX 770655590 (Tel: 7134878233)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2022

Registered at 13114 FM 1960 RD W STE 119, HOUSTON, TX 770655590 (Tel: 7134878233)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 03, 2022

Dermatology (License #P7102 in TX)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 16, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 13834, TALLAHASSEE, FL 323173834 (Tel: 8502056232)

NPI Profile Active September 25, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 25, 2015

Registered at 6655 TRAVIS ST, SUITE 600, HOUSTON, TX 770301312 (Tel: 7135008260)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 25, 2015

Registered at 6655 TRAVIS ST, SUITE 600, HOUSTON, TX 770301312

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 25, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER DOWNING, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 25, 2015

Dermatology (License #P7102 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 18, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780939405
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 18, 2012
Last Update: October 03, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

13114 Fm 1960 Rd W Ste 119

Houston, TX 770655590

Phone: 7134878233

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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