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DR. CHRISTOPHER NORWOOD M.D.
NPI 1174523583
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in New Britain, CT

Active since July 28, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 LAKE ST, GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTER, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052(860) 348-4242(860) 348-4646 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Norwood M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRISTOPHER NORWOOD M.D. (NPI 1174523583) is an individual procedural dermatology provider in New Britain, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (042873) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174523583
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207NS0135X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER NORWOODCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 LAKE ST, GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTERNew Britain, CT 06052-1396
Mailing Address300 Kensington Ave, Grove Hill Medical CenterNew Britain, CT 06051-3916 · (860) 348-4242 · Fax (860) 348-4646
Phone(860) 348-4242
Fax(860) 348-4646
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1174523583 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatology · Procedural DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207NS0135X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 042873
Definition
Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).
Also ListedDermatologyTaxonomy 207N00000X · License 042873 (CT)
1 LAKE ST, New Britain, CT 06052
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Other Identifiers 10

Other368552CT · Wellcare Medicare
OtherP00214636CT · Rail Road Medicare Id
Other010042873CT01CT · Bcbs & Bcfp Cromwell Site
Other042873CT · Connecticare
Other1255448155CT · Ghmc Group Npi Id
OtherP3573803CT · Oxford
Other3814562CT · Aetna
Other5741698CT · Cigna
Other010042873CT02CT · Bcbs & Bcfp New Britain
Other2V6398CT · Health Net

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Norwood M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2163403023
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050317000418
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
584 services94 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
402 services316 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
206 services157 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
180 services132 patients
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110
"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.
163 services124 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
146 services123 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06052 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$93.86 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $23.46 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%3,329 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
94%84 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
88%330 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
12%2,753 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
27%2,753 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
3%2,753 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ROBERT I WASSERMAN RPT
Physical Therapist
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 348-4850
DR. SARIT M PATEL M.D.
Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1 LAKE ST, GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTER
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 826-4460
ALEXIS COUGHLAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 832-4666
DR. MARTIN C SEREMET M.D.
Ophthalmology
1 LAKE ST, GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTER
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 826-4460
DR. EDWARD P FITZPATRICK M.D.
Ophthalmology
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 826-4460
CALAN SOWA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Sports Medicine)
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 832-4666
RICHARD FABIAN SCARLETT MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 832-4666
DR. STEPHEN JOHN BOSCO DMD
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
1 LAKE ST, SUITE 101
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 223-8107

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Norwood's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Norwood is 1174523583. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2005.

Where is Christopher Norwood located?

Christopher Norwood practices at 1 Lake St Grove Hill Medical Center, New Britain, CT 06052. The listed phone number is (860) 348-4242.

What is Christopher Norwood's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology, with taxonomy code 207NS0135X.

Is Christopher Norwood enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Norwood is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Norwood was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.