CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SMITH MD
NPI 1306345509
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Q: What is Christopher Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Smith is 1306345509. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2018.

Q: What is Christopher Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Smith was last updated on October 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since February 03, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.64/100

CMS Quality Rating

801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(484) 526-3648(484) 526-2034 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2022, Apr 17, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Christopher Michael Smith Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SMITH MD (NPI 1306345509) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD471526) and active in the NPI registry since February 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, and maintains a secondary practice location in Camden.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306345509

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SMITHCredential: MD

Location Address801 OSTRUM STBethlehem, PA 18015-1000

Mailing Address801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015-1000 · (484) 526-3648 · Fax (484) 526-2034

Phone(484) 526-3648

Fax(484) 526-2034

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSCooper Medical School Of Rowan UniversityGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateFebruary 3, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2022

✔ NPI 1306345509 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD471526

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Cooper PlzCamden, NJ 08103-1461 · Phone (856) 342-2000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Michael Smith Md 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 ID1951702950

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210629000258

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 5

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.

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.

75 services43 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

51 services39 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

46 services36 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

43 services24 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

38 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390049

Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Easton, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390326

Location1872 St Luke's BlvdEaston, PA 18045 · Northampton County

Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Stroudsburg, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390330

Location100 St Luke's LaneStroudsburg, PA 18360 · Monroe County

Emergency services

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.

95.64/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.57

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$53.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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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.

DR. MELANIE KAY TUROCK D.O.

Emergency Medicine

801 OSTRUM ST, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

Northampton County (610) 954-4903

KELLY HAY

Emergency Medicine