CHRISTOPHER HINES PA-C
NPI 1760992929
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Billings, MT

Q: What is Christopher Hines's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Hines is 1760992929. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2017.

Q: What is Christopher Hines's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Hines was last updated on December 14, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since October 02, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.3/100

CMS Quality Rating

2900 12TH AVE N STE 140W, BILLINGS, MT 59101(406) 237-5050(406) 238-6599 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Christopher Hines Pa-c NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER HINES PA-C (NPI 1760992929) is an individual surgical provider in Billings, Montana, licensed in Montana (MED-PAC-LIC-59945) and active in the NPI registry since October 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Billings Clinic, and maintains a secondary practice location in Billings.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760992929

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER HINESCredential: PA-C

Location Address2900 12TH AVE N STE 140WBillings, MT 59101-7507

Mailing Address2900 12th Ave N # 3140wBillings, MT 59101-7506 · (406) 237-5050 · Fax (406) 238-6599

Phone(406) 237-5050

Fax(406) 238-6599

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 2021

NPPES CertifiedDecember 14, 2021

✔ NPI 1760992929 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363AS0400X

License✔ Licensed in MT · MED-PAC-LIC-59945

Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X

2900 12TH AVE N STE 140W, Billings, MT 59101

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12900 12th Ave N Ste 140WBillings, MT 59101-7507 · Phone (406) 237-5050 · Fax (406) 238-6599

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and more.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

Christopher Hines Pa-c 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 ID3678831393

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171228002899

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 7

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 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.

102 services87 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

100 services71 patients

Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 29826

This procedure involves using a tiny camera, called an endoscope, to view and repair a damaged shoulder ligament. Simultaneously, a small portion of the shoulder bone is shaved to alleviate discomfort and improve movement. It's a minimally invasive technique that aids in a quicker recovery.

28 services28 patients

Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 29827

This procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.

28 services27 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.

28 services28 patients

Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope 29823

This procedure, known as arthroscopic debridement, involves using a small camera (endoscope) to view your shoulder joint. Damaged or unwanted tissue is then carefully removed. This minimally invasive technique aims to reduce pain and improve joint mobility.

26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Billings Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Billings, MT

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number270004

Location2800 10th Ave NBillings, MT 59101 · Yellowstone County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

94.3/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

85.58

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

93%347 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

100%163 patients5/55-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…

46%273 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…

35%349 patients2/55-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.

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