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CHRISTOPHER ROBERT SMITH M.D.
NPI 1427442623
Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

Active since March 25, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-4661 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2023, May 18, 2020, Aug 16, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christopher Robert Smith M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER ROBERT SMITH M.D. (NPI 1427442623) is an individual internal medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2020-0212) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427442623
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER ROBERT SMITHCredential: M.D.
Location AddressUNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476
Phone(505) 272-4661
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2024
✔ NPI 1427442623 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2020-0212✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0060191
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 ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License DR.0060191 (CO)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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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

Christopher Robert 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 ID9931415387
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200609001689
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 3

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.

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.
76 services29 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.
66 services24 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number320001
Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$17.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$88.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

JACQUELINE JOY KRAUS MD PHD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-3342
STEPHEN CHARLES MCKEOWN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Bernalillo County (505) 272-2111

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 1427442623. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2015.

Where is Christopher Smith located?

Christopher Smith practices at University Of New Mexico 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-4661.

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.

Is Christopher Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Smith is affiliated with Unm Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Smith was last updated on October 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.