DR. CHRISTOPHER W. LAY M.D.
NPI 1891721403
Internal Medicine in Palm Harbor, FL

Q: What is Christopher Lay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Lay is 1891721403. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2006.

Q: What is Christopher Lay's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Lay was last updated on December 19, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 June 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled

94.93/100

CMS Quality Rating

4705 ALT 19 STE B, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683(727) 935-6477(727) 935-6478 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Christopher W. Lay M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER W. LAY M.D. (NPI 1891721403) is an individual internal medicine provider in Palm Harbor, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME83837) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Clearwater.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891721403

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER W. LAYCredential: M.D.

Location Address4705 ALT 19 STE BPalm Harbor, FL 34683

Mailing Address4705 Alt 19 Ste BPalm Harbor, FL 34683-1424 · (727) 935-6477 · Fax (727) 935-6478

Phone(727) 935-6477

Fax(727) 935-6478

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 2018

✔ NPI 1891721403 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME83837

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.

4705 ALT 19 STE B, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13131 N McMullen Booth RdClearwater, FL 33761-2008 · Phone (727) 726-8871 · Fax (727) 726-8571

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher W. Lay M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34683 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

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.16 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

94.93/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

77.03

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

7 suppliers19 claims46 services$4.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims360 services$2.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

DR. LINDA L. DIEDRIECH M.D.

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