Active NPI 1770585226 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher K Smith , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Smith, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 18400 KATY FWY STE 200.

Dr. Smith maintains professional affiliations with Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians, Tmh Physician Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, x-ray of knee, 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

18400 Katy Fwy Ste 200

Houston, TX 770941295

Telephone 2816904678

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tmhpo - Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists Of Texas Facility NPI 1700924172

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +7.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.1 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

214 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,260	13	$20.10	$6.37
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	518	100	$14.00	$6.86
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	477	285	$78.52	$40.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	292	205	$159.00	$91.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	258	223	$236.00	$128.08
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	193	128	$183.21	$75.66
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	181	133	$94.00	$47.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	146	146	$363.00	$168.15
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	75	69	$3467.00	$1324.71
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	53	16	$450.00	$124.62
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	34	34	$3246.00	$1299.17
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	29	28	$90.00	$41.01
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	24	12	$2224.00	$681.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	602	107	$14.00	$6.51
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	550	302	$78.03	$41.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	304	219	$159.00	$91.47
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	288	153	$191.11	$78.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	257	222	$236.00	$129.24
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	176	32	$450.00	$126.71
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	131	108	$94.00	$48.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	123	123	$363.00	$169.41
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	76	75	$3467.00	$1310.47
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	21	20	$3246.00	$1323.30
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	16	16	$90.00	$42.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	904	119	$14.00	$6.64
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	542	309	$77.83	$42.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	329	181	$185.29	$77.35
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	326	36	$3.00	$1.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	315	231	$159.00	$93.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	273	206	$236.00	$131.86
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	185	137	$94.00	$49.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	171	171	$363.00	$172.18
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	142	31	$450.00	$143.20
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	50	48	$3467.00	$1317.95
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	39	22	$2224.00	$757.24
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	34	34	$90.00	$43.33
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	27	26	$3246.00	$1327.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$238.00	$115.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	697	90	$14.00	$6.90
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	474	269	$76.75	$42.30
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	300	151	$188.00	$77.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	263	207	$159.00	$94.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	224	184	$236.00	$134.57
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	167	33	$450.00	$136.10
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	156	126	$94.00	$48.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	145	145	$363.00	$171.91
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	91	34	$10.00	$5.59
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	58	54	$3496.89	$1341.09
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	35	23	$2224.00	$760.29
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	26	26	$90.00	$43.02
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	18	$3246.00	$1296.24
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$301.00	$139.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	891	117	$13.94	$6.88
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	423	257	$78.38	$40.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	313	222	$159.00	$77.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	259	137	$186.25	$73.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	199	166	$236.00	$111.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	151	151	$363.00	$168.60
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	138	115	$94.00	$46.60
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	101	23	$450.00	$133.36
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	39	36	$3511.45	$1398.98
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	31	18	$2224.00	$747.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	13	$63.53	$33.98
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	17	$3246.00	$1425.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$238.00	$111.13
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	15	15	$90.00	$41.16
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	13	13	$111.00	$53.47
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$222.00	$105.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	873	113	$14.16	$6.79
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	483	260	$78.52	$37.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	416	254	$159.00	$74.99
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	279	137	$182.65	$69.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	163	138	$238.34	$110.07
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	148	112	$94.00	$43.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	116	116	$363.00	$165.33
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	112	27	$450.00	$224.87
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	47	46	$3503.88	$1412.19
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	37	21	$2224.00	$1177.18
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	15	$3246.00	$1397.88
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	12	$66.86	$30.64
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	12	12	$90.00	$38.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	899	110	$14.00	$7.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	386	232	$159.00	$73.65
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	357	207	$77.93	$36.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	257	133	$189.88	$71.30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	138	94	$94.00	$42.04
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	123	26	$450.00	$136.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	116	116	$363.00	$166.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	95	$236.00	$108.52
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	43	42	$3467.00	$1388.37
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	24	19	$66.00	$28.08
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	21	12	$2224.00	$792.97
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	18	$3246.00	$1398.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$238.00	$109.51
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	14	14	$111.00	$49.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	822	114	$14.00	$6.62
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	343	193	$76.35	$35.60
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	314	139	$191.59	$71.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	310	203	$159.00	$73.20
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	216	44	$450.00	$144.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	192	158	$236.00	$107.94
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	143	94	$94.00	$41.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	123	123	$363.00	$165.73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	23	$70.76	$29.35
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	28	$3467.00	$1392.08
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	25	25	$3246.00	$1343.99
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	23	11	$74.00	$32.86
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	18	17	$90.00	$38.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX K7898

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

157059002 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

157059003 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

157059006 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

157059005 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

157059004 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

157059007 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

8DZ188 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad

P00668645 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Us Dept Of Labor

610119705 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

8BN482 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6445 Main St, Houston, TX 770301502

Phone: 7134413150

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

2950 Cullen Blvd, Pearland, TX 775843922

Phone: 7134419000

Secondary Practice Locations

1201 Brooks St

Sugar Land, TX 774783835

Phone: 2816904678

1201 Brooks St

Sugar Land, TX 774783835

Phone: 2816904678

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Christina Placker , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053668061

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Gia Luat Vo , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1083532931

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Timothy Sitter , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1104813252

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Roy Rodriguez , APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1124688288

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Madison Edmonds , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1134881360

Physician Assistant

Regina Bautista , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1164458378

Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

16 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 17, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 17, 2018

Registered at 1201 BROOKS ST, SUGAR LAND, TX 774783835 (Tel: 2816904678)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 17, 2018

Registered at 18400 KATY FWY STE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770941295 (Tel: 2816904678)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 17, 2018

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SMITH, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #K7898 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active October 16, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address October 16, 2017

Registered at 18400 KATY FWY STE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770941295 (Tel: 2816904678)

📍

Updated Practice Location October 16, 2017

Registered at 1201 BROOKS ST, SUGAR LAND, TX 774783835 (Tel: 2816904678)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 16, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SMITH, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 16, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #K7898 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active October 15, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location October 15, 2013

Registered at 1201 BROOKS ST, SUGAR LAND, TX 774783835 (Tel: 2816904678)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address October 15, 2013

Registered at 1201 BROOKS ST, SUGAR LAND, TX 774783835 (Tel: 2816904678)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 15, 2013

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SMITH, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 15, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #K7898 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 15, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770585226

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 15, 2005

Last Update: March 17, 2018

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

18400 Katy Fwy Ste 200

Houston, TX 770941295

Phone: 2816904678

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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