CHRISTOPHER ROBERT POTTORFF D.M.D.
NPI 1790811644
Dentist - General Practice in Algonquin, IL

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Pottorff 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

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

• Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No

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

• Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

• Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

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.

Incision and repair of bony defect of cheek bone with repositioning of bony segment

This procedure involves making a cut to access and repair a defect in your cheek bone. The bone segment may be moved to a better position for healing. It's a common method to fix bone issues and promote proper healing.

This service was performed 75 times for 45 patients

Incision or partial removal of lower jaw bone

This procedure involves making a cut or partially removing the lower jaw bone. It's often necessary to treat conditions like tumors or severe jaw misalignment. The goal is to improve your oral health or facial structure. Expect a recovery period post-surgery.

This service was performed 23 times for 23 patients

Removal of face bone

Removal of a facial bone is a surgical procedure aimed at treating conditions like tumors or fractures. It involves making incisions to access the affected bone, then carefully removing it. This procedure requires general anesthesia and may result in temporary facial swelling or numbness.

This service was performed 18 times for 13 patients

Removal of foreign body from tissue, accessed beneath the skin, complex

This procedure involves a skilled healthcare professional removing an object that has entered your tissue below the skin level. It's termed complex due to the object's depth, size, or location. Local anesthesia may be used to ensure comfort during the process.

This service was performed 14 times for 11 patients

Removal of foreign body from tissue, accessed beneath the skin, simple

This procedure involves the removal of an external object lodged within your tissue, accessed under the skin. It's deemed 'simple' if the object is easy to reach and doesn't require complex maneuvers or extensive tissue damage for extraction.

This service was performed 28 times for 24 patients

Removal of lower jaw bone

The removal of the lower jaw bone, or mandibulectomy, is a surgical procedure performed to treat conditions like oral cancer or severe trauma. It involves removing part or all of the lower jaw to prevent disease spread or repair damage. Post-surgery, reconstructive measures may be taken for functionality and appearance.

This service was performed 46 times for 27 patients

Repair of lower jaw bone with bone graft

This procedure involves the use of bone grafts to repair defects or damages in your lower jaw bone. A bone graft is a piece of bone taken from another part of your body or a special bone material. It helps stimulate new bone growth and provide structural stability.

This service was performed 76 times for 37 patients

Repair of nasal or cheek bone with bone graft

This procedure involves fixing damaged nasal or cheek bones using a bone graft. A bone graft is a piece of healthy bone taken from another area of your body, or a special bone-like material. It's used to help your damaged bone heal, restore its original shape, or improve its function.

This service was performed 37 times for 15 patients

Physician Visit Costs

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 60102 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.

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