Active NPI 1467562421 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher R Howe , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Renton, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Howe, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Renton, WA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Howe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4011 TALBOT RD S.

Dr. Howe is affiliated with Proliance Surgeons Inc P S and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, mri scan of lower spinal canal, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4011 Talbot Rd S
Suite 300

Renton, WA 980555773

Telephone 4256565060

Fax 4256565047

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Springbrook Urologic Associates, Inc Facility NPI 1235199720

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Renton, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +5.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Renton, WA (707 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howe (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Renton Specialty Average (18.0 Years) 18.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	404	291	$251.73	$138.70
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	159	156	$1294.70	$158.61
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	145	135	$95.77	$45.84
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	66	41	$652.97	$215.69
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	47	47	$3353.00	$1104.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$363.76	$182.16
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	42	42	$1206.74	$109.98
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	36	36	$91.67	$45.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	27	$175.61	$100.08
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	22	21	$329.00	$111.04
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	18	18	$23.89	$8.13
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	14	12	$65.71	$27.93
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	12	12	$5878.50	$1918.34
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	12	12	$5443.50	$1810.44
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	11	11	$2258.82	$742.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	439	308	$249.00	$138.29
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	181	167	$95.00	$45.65
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	162	161	$1296.53	$155.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	72	72	$361.00	$179.56
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	56	54	$91.00	$46.46
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	51	51	$1225.51	$128.05
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	46	46	$3353.00	$1105.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	36	$175.00	$99.36
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	36	36	$327.00	$107.81
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	32	26	$650.25	$218.65
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	22	22	$24.00	$8.08
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	20	20	$5926.00	$1718.72
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	19	19	$2245.00	$729.59
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	19	19	$5520.00	$1739.68
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	17	17	$66.00	$28.62
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back	17	17	$773.00	$234.41
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	16	16	$2155.00	$754.66
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	15	14	$1316.80	$87.52
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$31.00	$11.51
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	11	11	$1265.00	$411.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	504	352	$249.00	$139.99
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	196	183	$95.00	$46.66
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	189	183	$1267.12	$157.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	69	$175.00	$100.43
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	55	55	$1220.51	$135.56
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	52	52	$91.00	$46.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$361.00	$180.33
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	45	45	$3353.00	$1061.15
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	26	26	$327.00	$112.30
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	19	14	$612.00	$219.68
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	18	18	$6008.39	$1897.63
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	18	14	$66.00	$28.71
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	17	17	$24.00	$8.34
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	14	14	$2245.00	$754.93
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back	12	12	$773.00	$253.13
63267 Removal of growth of lower spine bone outside spine membrane	11	11	$4183.00	$1474.54
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$209.00	$105.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	424	325	$228.12	$140.30
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	243	238	$1265.53	$170.89
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	198	184	$95.00	$46.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	119	107	$149.72	$99.72
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	60	57	$3353.00	$1039.64
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	53	52	$1222.13	$152.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$343.55	$185.21
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	38	37	$91.00	$45.57
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	35	26	$612.00	$224.72
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	26	26	$327.00	$117.55
63042 Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace	17	17	$3666.00	$1122.49
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	16	12	$66.00	$28.82
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	16	16	$5926.00	$2005.68
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	15	15	$2245.00	$808.25
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	14	13	$1260.00	$121.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$215.77	$124.81
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	13	12	$98.00	$38.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	423	297	$143.00	$81.52
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	235	215	$95.00	$43.13
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	229	223	$1263.52	$167.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	188	176	$214.00	$116.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	88	$214.00	$115.83
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	64	63	$3353.00	$979.62
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	58	58	$1223.29	$137.99
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	51	51	$91.00	$43.19
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	33	31	$327.00	$115.54
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	33	28	$612.00	$223.51
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	29	21	$66.00	$27.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	25	$86.00	$50.73
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	21	21	$5926.00	$1899.91
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	18	18	$2245.00	$790.23
63056 Release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves	17	17	$4157.00	$911.45
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	17	16	$55.00	$15.61
63042 Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace	15	15	$3666.00	$999.07
72080 X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views	15	15	$101.00	$39.12
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	15	15	$5520.00	$1850.41
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	14	14	$2155.00	$787.05
63267 Removal of growth of lower spine bone outside spine membrane	12	12	$4183.00	$1438.81
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	12	12	$1265.00	$429.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	533	365	$143.00	$79.52
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	264	258	$1270.19	$164.93
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	249	223	$95.00	$40.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	249	234	$214.00	$115.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	113	$214.00	$115.47
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	65	65	$1220.28	$139.52
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	56	55	$91.00	$40.46
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	51	50	$3353.00	$1063.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	38	$86.00	$49.56
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	30	30	$327.00	$120.97
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	30	21	$66.00	$25.80
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	30	21	$612.00	$229.51
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	20	20	$5520.00	$1862.33
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	18	18	$1275.78	$160.03
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	17	17	$2155.00	$792.53
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	15	15	$5926.00	$2020.74
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	14	14	$2245.00	$826.01
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$79.00	$37.18
63042 Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace	11	11	$3666.00	$966.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	570	371	$141.89	$78.00
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	232	232	$1261.87	$164.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	229	224	$212.53	$115.00
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	228	212	$94.26	$38.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	79	$212.94	$116.79
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	57	56	$3323.26	$1002.20
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	53	53	$1214.43	$160.61
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	44	24	$65.50	$24.82
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	42	42	$90.14	$37.12
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	36	25	$607.92	$228.33
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	20	20	$1253.55	$173.01
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	18	18	$321.50	$120.55
72080 X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views	17	15	$100.29	$37.56
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	16	$103.50	$46.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$85.25	$48.05
63042 Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace	12	11	$3635.00	$1145.99
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$208.42	$106.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	495	347	$138.00	$77.13
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	263	239	$92.00	$38.55
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	209	202	$1228.20	$160.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	175	173	$207.00	$111.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$207.00	$114.60
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	77	77	$1179.04	$169.09
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	71	71	$3240.00	$974.38
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	59	59	$88.00	$36.02
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	40	29	$591.00	$220.04
20931 Donor bone graft for spine surgery	30	30	$316.00	$116.30
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	29	23	$64.00	$24.26
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	21	21	$2169.00	$764.36
63056 Release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves	18	18	$4016.00	$926.61
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	16	16	$5726.00	$1944.91
72080 X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views	16	11	$98.00	$31.93
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$202.00	$105.33
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	15	15	$5333.00	$1791.73
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	14	14	$2082.00	$759.80
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	11	11	$101.00	$46.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$83.00	$47.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WA ML20007626

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID L & I

025192 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Proliance Surgeons Inc P S

4011 Talbot Rd S, Renton, WA 980555791

Phone: 2066565060

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant - Surgical

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Kelsey Platt , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1023326071

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Joy Smith , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1033187737

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Christina Jander , PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active December 30, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location December 30, 2011

Registered at 4011 TALBOT RD S, SUITE 300, RENTON, WA 980555773 (Tel: 4256565060)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 30, 2011

Registered at 805 MADISON ST, SUITE 901, SEATTLE, WA 981041172 (Tel: 2062648100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 30, 2011

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HOWE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 30, 2011

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #ML20007626 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467562421

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 30, 2006

Last Update: December 30, 2011

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

805 Madison St, Suite 901

Seattle, WA 981041172

Phone: 2062648100

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