Active NPI 1851547871 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Heath Perkins , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Perkins, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Perkins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1504 TAUB LOOP.

Dr. Perkins is affiliated with Baylor College Of Medicine and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, initial hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1504 Taub Loop

Houston, TX 770301608

Telephone 7138738890

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Harris County Hospital District Facility NPI 1588663025

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

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

20 Yrs -4.1 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

63.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Perkins (20 Years) 20 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	22	$252.00	$93.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	26	$250.00	$92.73
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	15	11	$96.00	$35.47
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$231.00	$85.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	23	$253.00	$94.36
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$275.00	$103.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$312.00	$116.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	21	$245.00	$95.79
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$265.00	$104.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	19	$214.00	$78.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$307.00	$112.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	22	$210.00	$75.78
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	26	26	$287.00	$103.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$145.00	$52.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	24	$207.00	$74.15
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	37	35	$288.00	$102.92
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	19	17	$112.00	$39.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	25	$206.00	$73.77
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	37	37	$287.00	$100.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$145.00	$51.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-14

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX Q2827

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0801X

State License TX Q2827

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baylor College Of Medicine

2 Greenway Plz, Houston, TX 770460205

Baylor College Of Medicine

6770 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 770302604

Phone: 7137981000

Baylor College Of Medicine

1502 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608

Phone: 7138734900

Baylor College Of Medicine

6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 770302604

Baylor College Of Medicine

1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608

Phone: 7138732000

Baylor College Of Medicine

7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 770304202

Secondary Practice Locations

7200 Cambridge St, Suite 10a

Houston, TX 770304202

Phone: 7139867310

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2023

Registered at 1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 770301608 (Tel: 7138738890)

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NPI Profile Active February 13, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 13, 2017

Registered at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST, SUITE 10A, HOUSTON, TX 770304202 (Tel: 7139867310)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2017

Registered at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST, SUITE 10A, HOUSTON, TX 770304202 (Tel: 7139867310)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 13, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER PERKINS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #Q2827 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active July 23, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2012

Registered at 2761 HERSCHEL ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322058114 (Tel: 8325458635)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2012

Registered at 2761 HERSCHEL ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322058114 (Tel: 8325458635)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 23, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER PERKINS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #ME113656 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851547871

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 10, 2008

Last Update: November 14, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7200 Cambridge St, Suite 10a

Houston, TX 770304202

Phone: 7139867310

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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