Active NPI 1922073683 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Chris W Spilker , MD

Anesthesiology • Bellingham, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chris Spilker, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Bellingham, WA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1999, Dr. Spilker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2980 SQUALICUM PKWY.

Dr. Spilker is affiliated with Bellingham Anesthesia Associates Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra, anesthesia for procedure on eyelid. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2980 Squalicum Pkwy
Suite 304

Bellingham, WA 982251880

Telephone 3606473377

Fax 3607523214

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Arc Of Bellingham Lp Facility NPI 1639161086

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Bellingham, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +8.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.5 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

63 Specialists

Practicing in Bellingham, WA (1746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

85.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Spilker (27 Years) 27 Yrs

Bellingham Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 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
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	46	46	$923.70	$128.74
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	21	21	$855.00	$121.36
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	13	13	$1298.08	$186.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	88	83	$943.47	$133.33
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	23	22	$1256.09	$181.69
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	22	13	$301.00	$13.81
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	13	13	$335.00	$43.22
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$1023.75	$145.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	99	95	$925.91	$134.50
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	19	19	$1286.05	$190.43
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels	14	14	$3394.29	$516.17
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1121.54	$161.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	48	46	$904.58	$138.08
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	31	31	$1237.10	$192.94
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	28	19	$286.00	$13.82
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	18	18	$329.00	$44.31
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$1108.82	$165.45
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	15	15	$1187.33	$183.63
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$1021.43	$153.60
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	11	11	$791.82	$116.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	59	54	$849.92	$136.50
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	26	26	$1208.65	$199.22
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$1048.95	$167.46
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	18	17	$327.00	$45.75
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	18	16	$263.00	$14.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	84	76	$811.01	$133.19
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	24	24	$1203.13	$200.84
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	22	21	$960.23	$153.73
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$951.92	$152.81
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	12	12	$324.00	$45.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	88	83	$620.80	$131.29
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	23	23	$303.13	$41.48
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	19	18	$746.84	$156.98
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	17	17	$114.94	$13.07
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	16	16	$899.38	$190.67
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$741.33	$149.48
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	13	13	$629.85	$97.16
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$948.33	$199.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	86	76	$595.31	$132.17
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	27	27	$288.00	$50.91
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	16	16	$96.00	$14.30
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	16	16	$759.00	$168.42
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	16	16	$778.80	$172.91
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	12	12	$576.00	$109.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA MD00042578

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

8368284 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Rr

P00220896 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bellingham Anesthesia Associates Ps

909 Squalicum Way, Bellingham, WA 982252077

Phone: 3606473377

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 30, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2010

Registered at 2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 304, BELLINGHAM, WA 982251880 (Tel: 3606473377)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2010

Registered at 2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 304, BELLINGHAM, WA 982251880 (Tel: 3606473377)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 30, 2010

Recorded as CHRIS SPILKER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2010

Anesthesiology (License #MD00042578 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922073683

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 17, 2006

Last Update: June 30, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2980 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 304

Bellingham, WA 982251880

Phone: 3606473377

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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