CHRISTOPHER AMES, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician · SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Individual Active NPI 1265485155
Medicare payment data Part B · 2024
| Year | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Allowed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 264 | 1,566 | $4,345,652 | $642,180 | $510,293 |
| 2023 | 314 | 1,605 | $4,479,988 | $620,206 | $493,109 |
| 2022 | 295 | 1,932 | $5,525,271 | $755,033 | $600,718 |
Top procedures (2024)
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Avg allowed | Avg paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22614 | Fusion of additional segment of spine | 834 | $302 | $241 |
| 22848 | Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones | 67 | $326 | $260 |
| 22853 | Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 66 | $262 | $209 |
| 22612 | Fusion of spine in lower back | 61 | $1,077 | $859 |
| 99205 | New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | 60 | $203 | $161 |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 45 | $74 | $51 |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | 40 | $162 | $122 |
| 22844 | Placement of stabilizing device to back, 13 or more spine bone segments | 38 | $920 | $733 |
| 22843 | Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments | 38 | $699 | $557 |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 38 | $109 | $82 |
| 63048 | Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 26 | $178 | $142 |
| 22558 | Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | 24 | $1,026 | $818 |
Taxonomy & licensure
| Specialty | Code | Primary | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurological Surgery Physician | 207T00000X | ✓ | A60247 | CA |
Medicare eligibility
- Part B
- Yes
- DME
- Yes
- Home health
- Yes
- Power mobility
- Yes
- Hospice
- Yes
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Source: NPPES (public domain) and CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners data. Not affiliated with CMS, NPPES, or any government agency.