DR. CHRISTOPHER BIRD MD
NPI 1568412997
Preventive Medicine - Aerospace Medicine in Robins Afb, GA
About Dr. Christopher Bird Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHRISTOPHER BIRD MD (NPI 1568412997) is an individual aerospace medicine provider in Robins Afb, Georgia, licensed in Missouri (2002010033) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine (1998).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Aerospace medicine focuses on the clinical care, research, and operational support of the health, safety, and performance of crewmembers and passengers of air and space vehicles, together with the support personnel who assist operation of such vehicles. This population often works and lives in remote, isolated, extreme, or enclosed environments under conditions of physical and psychological stress. Practitioners strive for an optimal human-machine match in occupational settings rich with environmental hazards and engineering countermeasures.
Accepted Insurance
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
Dr. Christopher Bird 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.
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)
Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches (HCPCS:A4452)
1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 740 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing (HCPCS:A6196)
2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 571 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6251)
2 DME suppliers used 22 Medicare Claims 769 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard (HCPCS:A6446)
1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 1267 Services Paid
DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)
Powered pressure-reducing air mattress (HCPCS:E0277)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Management of oxygen chamber therapy
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes
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.
This service was performed 396 times for 95 patientsOxygen chamber therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or tube. It's used to treat various conditions like wounds that won't heal due to diabetes or radiation injury. In this therapy, your body's tissues get more oxygen to promote healing and fight infection.
This service was performed 107 times for 14 patientsThis is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
This service was performed 113 times for 113 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.02 for a new patient copayment and $23.71 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 31098 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $124.1
- Minimum New Patient Price $53.31
- Maximum New Patient Price $164.04
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.02
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.32
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.01
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $94.84
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.68
- Maximum Established Patient Price $133.24
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.71
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.17
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.31
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 91.89, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 91.89 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 75.17
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category comprises 40% of a provider's final MIPS score.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: 100
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category comprises 25% of a provider's final MIPS score.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score. -
Cost Score: N/A
The Cost performance category assesses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category comprises 20% of a provider's final MIPS score.
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Christopher Bird is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL | 4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET KANSAS CITY, KS 66160 | (913) 588-7332 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
WARNER ROBINS, GA 31098
APO, AA 31098
ROBBINS AFB, GA 31098
ROBINS AFB, GA 31098
ROBINS AFB, GA 31098
ROBINS AFB, GA 31098
ROBINS AFB, GA 31098
ROBINS AFB, GA 31098
ROBINS AFB, GA 31098
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1568412997, enumerated as an "individual" on May 10, 2006.
The provider is located at 655 SOUTH 7TH STREET BLDG 700/700-A 78 MDG/SGHC ROBINS AFB, GA 31098 and the phone number is (478) 327-7636.
Preventive Medicine with taxonomy code 2083A0100X and a focus in Aerospace Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Christopher Bird is affiliated with: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL.
