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- 8080 Academy Rd Ne, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87111
About Christopher Bettis
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Christopher S. Bettis, PA-C practices in Albuquerque, NM. Christopher is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — surgical. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 115 Medicare patients across 139 services. The services billed most often include drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth. NPI 1104251784 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (505) 244-0080
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8080 ACADEMY RD NE SUITE B
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
139 services · 115 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
18 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other physician assistants at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Albuquerque 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 3
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christopher S. Bettis's specialty?
Christopher S. Bettis is a physician assistant in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christopher S. Bettis?
Christopher S. Bettis is listed at 8080 Academy Rd Ne Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Christopher S. Bettis?
The number on file is (505) 244-0080. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher S. Bettis's NPI number?
Christopher S. Bettis's National Provider Identifier is 1104251784. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Christopher S. Bettis's education?
Christopher S. Bettis attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher S. Bettis been practicing?
Christopher S. Bettis has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christopher S. Bettis known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher S. Bettis performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth and aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device and fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christopher S. Bettis confirmed this information?
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