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DR. CHRISTOPHER J SMITH M.D.
NPI 1205837069
Internal Medicine in Ft. Thomas, KY

Active since August 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85 NORTH GRAND AVENUE, FT. THOMAS, KY 41075(859) 912-7211(859) 655-6674 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2024, Sep 9, 2019, Sep 11, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Christopher J Smith M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER J SMITH M.D. (NPI 1205837069) is an individual internal medicine provider in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (41585) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Crestview Hills, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205837069
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER J SMITHCredential: M.D.
Location Address85 NORTH GRAND AVENUEFt. Thomas, KY 41075-1793
Mailing AddressPo Box 635283Cincinnati, OH 45263-5283 · (859) 341-0288 · Fax (859) 341-7482
Phone(859) 912-7211
Fax(859) 655-6674
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1205837069 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 41585
Definition
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.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 41585 (KY)
85 NORTH GRAND AVENUE, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1334 Thomas More PkwyCrestview Hills, KY 41017-3464 · Phone (859) 341-0288 · Fax (859) 341-7482

Other Identifiers 7

Medicaid0829072OH
Medicaid7100044490KY
Other000000008876OH · Anthem
Other000000560926Anthem
Other0420604OH · United Health Care
Other634925OH · Aetna
OtherP00922874KY · Rail Road Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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 J Smith 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 ID3274612072
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080506000001
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

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.

Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41075 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
80%201 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge
The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…
Patients 65+: 100% · 51 patients
100%53 patients
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
86%366 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
28%408 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
20%308 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

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 Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Smith is 1205837069. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2005.

Where is Christopher Smith located?

Christopher Smith practices at 85 North Grand Avenue, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075. The listed phone number is (859) 912-7211.

What is Christopher Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Smith 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.

What insurance does Christopher Smith accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and CareSource list Christopher Smith as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Smith was last updated on June 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.