DR. CHRISTOPHER GEORGE WILLETT M.D.
NPI 1770679144
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in Durham, NC

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Willett is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Christopher Willett is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

• Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

• PECOS PAC ID: 2264410075

  What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
  A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

• PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040708001407

  What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
  The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

• Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

  What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
  When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
  A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

• Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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.

Calculation of radiation therapy dose

Radiation therapy dose calculation is a process to determine the exact amount of radiation needed to treat a specific area in the body. This calculation helps ensure the treatment is effective while minimizing harm to healthy tissues. It's a key part of planning your radiation therapy.

This service was performed 43 times for 12 patients

Complex radiation therapy planning

Complex radiation therapy planning is a process to determine the most effective way to deliver radiation to a specific area in your body. It involves detailed imaging to map your body's structure, allowing for precise targeting of cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields

CT guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields involves using a CT scan to accurately map the area of your body where radiation will be applied. This ensures the radiation targets only the necessary area, minimizing impact to healthy tissues.

This service was performed 82 times for 24 patients

Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device

The design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device is a process where a specialized instrument is created. This device targets harmful cells with high-energy rays to destroy or damage them, while minimizing impact on healthy cells. This aids in treating conditions like cancer.

This service was performed 20 times for 12 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 20 times for 19 patients

Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area

This procedure involves gathering essential information to create the best radiation treatment plan for a specific area. It includes scanning the treatment area and using this data to calculate the precise dose of radiation needed to target the disease effectively, while sparing healthy tissue.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions

Radiation treatment management involves a series of 5 sessions where targeted radiation is used to destroy or shrink cancer cells in your body. Each session is carefully planned to maximize effectiveness while minimizing harm to healthy tissues. You may experience side effects which will be closely monitored and managed for your comfort.

This service was performed 50 times for 29 patients

Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy

Stereoscopic x-ray guidance is a technique used in radiation therapy. It involves taking multiple X-ray images from different angles to create a 3D picture of the area to be treated. This helps accurately pinpoint the exact location for radiation delivery, ensuring the therapy is as effective as possible.

This service was performed 157 times for 20 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $41.27 for a new patient copayment and $16.93 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 27704 ZIP code area.

* 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.

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 Willett is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

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