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Active NPI 1790749836 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Michael Lowther , MD

Dermatology • Cody, WY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Lowther, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Cody, WY. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1976, Dr. Lowther delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 802 GERRANS AVE.

Dr. Lowther accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, punch biopsy, first skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

802 Gerrans Ave

Cody, WY 824144120

Telephone 3075877000
Fax 3075877009
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Cody, WY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
50 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 50.0 Yrs
State Avg: 20.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Cody, WY (17 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
63.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lowther (50 Years) 50 Yrs
Cody Specialty Average (50.0 Years) 50.0 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
J7345 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg
3,001 14 $2.99 $1.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
217 101 $150.00 $88.59
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
157 133 $312.00 $120.29
11105 Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth
151 81 $150.00 $58.00
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
118 62 $104.59 $49.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
105 60 $90.00 $55.07
17000 Destruction of skin growth
73 60 $234.00 $43.55
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
71 50 $32.40 $6.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
42 29 $216.00 $124.82
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
41 34 $1815.60 $388.03
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
39 35 $216.00 $90.73
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
28 22 $348.00 $160.83
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
27 20 $18.00 $8.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
25 25 $222.00 $108.38
14040 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
25 20 $1620.00 $695.48
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
23 17 $576.00 $167.50
11606 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm
20 15 $906.00 $409.61
11300 Shaving of 0.5 centimeters or less skin growth of the trunk, arms, or legs
17 14 $187.20 $57.80
96573 Application of light by qualified health care professional to destroy precancer skin growth
16 14 $600.00 $221.95
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
16 11 $1104.00 $402.68
11310 Shaving of 0.5 centimeters or less skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth
12 11 $198.00 $75.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-04-04
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License WY 5252A

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.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License WY 5252A

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
113393400 (WY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
110198727 (WY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Federal Unemployment
110880800 (WY)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 04, 2023

Internal Medicine (License #5252A in WY)

NPI Profile Active February 03, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 03, 2012

Registered at 802 GERRANS AVE, CODY, WY 824144120 (Tel: 3075877000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 03, 2012

Registered at 802 GERRANS AVE, CODY, WY 824144120 (Tel: 3075877000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 03, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LOWTHER, M.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 03, 2012

Dermatology (License #5252A in WY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790749836
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 14, 2006
Last Update: April 04, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

802 Gerrans Ave

Cody, WY 824144120

Phone: 3075877000

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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