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CHRISTOPHER ROBERT SMITH M.D
NPI 1972948941
Hospitalist in Fresno, CA

Active since May 06, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
155 N FRESNO ST, FRESNO, CA 93701(559) 499-6500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christopher Robert Smith M.d NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER ROBERT SMITH M.D (NPI 1972948941) is an individual hospitalist provider in Fresno, California, licensed in California (140703) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972948941
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER ROBERT SMITHCredential: M.D
Location Address155 N FRESNO STFresno, CA 93701-2302
Mailing Address2100 Powell St, Ste 900Emeryville, CA 94608-1844 · (510) 851-7423
Phone(559) 499-6500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 2017
✔ NPI 1972948941 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 140703
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 140703 (CA)
155 N FRESNO ST, Fresno, CA 93701
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Robert Smith M.d 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 ID8628377223
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250319003250
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
460 services157 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
77 services76 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
41 services41 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93701 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
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

72.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.14
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

SAAJAN BHAKTA DO
Emergency Medicine
155 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93701
Fresno County (559) 499-6440
DR. MIKELA MARIYA PADILLA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
155 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93701
Fresno County (559) 499-6518
KHALED MOHAMMED SALEH ABDULLAH MBBS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
155 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93701
Fresno County (559) 499-6400
ANGELA MARON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
155 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93701
Fresno County (599) 499-6540
DR. CHETANNA OKPALEKE AMAZU MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
155 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93701
Fresno County (913) 407-8457
DR. NITIKA NARINDER DHIR M.D.
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
155 N FRESNO ST, STE 326
FRESNO, CA 93701
Fresno County (559) 499-6466
SANG JO HWANG DO
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
155 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93701
Fresno County (559) 499-6400
ABBIGAYLE LASZACS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
155 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93701
Fresno County (599) 499-6540

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Smith is 1972948941. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2013.

Where is Christopher Smith located?

Christopher Smith practices at 155 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93701. The listed phone number is (559) 499-6500.

What is Christopher Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Christopher Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Smith is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Smith was last updated on September 30, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.