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- 425 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI 54401
About Dr. Platta
Based in Wausau, WI, Christopher S. Platta, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under radiation oncology. Christopher graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2009. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 3,248 services to 1,110 patients. The services billed most often include ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields, calculation of radiation therapy dose, and radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions. NPI 1811127301 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (608) 847-2121
- Email not available
Practice Locations
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD
Wausau, WI 54401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Radiation Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Brain tumors
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
Benign condition
Blood and lymph cancer
Bone cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
Brain tumors
Cancer emergencies
- Blocked Chest Vein
- Spinal Cord Compression From Tumor
Chest cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Thymus tumor
Endocrine cancer
Eye cancer
Eye conditions
Foot conditions
Gastrointestinal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
Gynecologic cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Head & neck cancer
- Nose and Sinus Cancer
- Parotid gland tumor
Head and neck cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to bones
- Cancer spread to spine
- Severe back pain
Neurologic condition
Orthopedic conditions
- Abnormal Bone Growth After Surgery
Sarcoma
Skin cancer
Thoracic cancer
Urologic cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Testicular cancer
Vascular conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Brachytherapy
- CyberKnife
- Gamma Knife
- Proton therapy
- Radiation therapy
Advanced radiation
- MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy
Benign treatment
- Keloid scar radiation
Brain radiation
- Whole Brain Radiation
Cancer treatment
- Post-Surgery Radiation Therapy
- Pre-Surgery Radiation Therapy
Central nervous system
- Brain and Spinal Cord Radiation
Consultation
- Cancer radiation second opinion
- Radiation oncology consultation
External radiation
- Electron beam therapy
- Image-guided radiation (IGRT)
- IMRT (Targeted intensity radiation)
- RapidArc / VMAT radiation
- Total body irradiation (TBI)
Eye cancer treatment
- Eye Plaque Radiation Therapy
Follow-up care
- Radiation skin care and follow-up visit
Heart treatments
- Heart Arrhythmia Radiation Therapy
Internal radiation
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Radiation Implants
Pain and symptom relief
- Palliative radiation for bone pain
Particle therapy
- Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy
Precision radiation
- Adaptive radiation therapy
- Heart-sparing breath hold radiation (DIBH)
- Spine radiosurgery
- Stereotactic body radiation (SBRT)
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Tattoo-free radiation
Prostate cancer treatment
- Prostate Radioactive Seed Implants
Prostate protection
- SpaceOAR Hydrogel Injection
Radiation therapy
- Radiation Boost
Skin cancer treatment
- Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)
Skin lymphoma treatment
- Total Skin Electron Radiation
Specialized radiation
- Heat therapy for cancer (Hyperthermia)
- Intraoperative radiation (IORT)
Targeted isotopes
- Pluvicto infusion
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Xofigo injection
- Y90 radioembolization
Targeted radiation drugs
- Lutathera Infusion
Treatment planning
- 4D CT Motion Scan
- Breathing-synchronized radiation (Respiratory gating)
- CT simulation scan
- Custom radiation mask fitting
- Gold marker placement (Fiducials)
- MRI Simulation Scan
- PET-CT Simulation Scan
- Radiation Therapy Alignment Tattoos
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,248 services · 1,110 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
29 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields | Imaging | 77014 |
1,504 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | Imaging | 77300 |
358 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions | Imaging | 77427 |
313 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device | Imaging | 77334 |
152 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77263 |
98 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy | Imaging | 77338 |
77 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| High precision radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77301 |
76 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Special radiation treatment | Imaging | 77470 |
57 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Management of cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions | Imaging | 77435 |
17 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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.
Other radiation oncologists in Wausau 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2009 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 2
Providers in WI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Christopher S. Platta specialize in?
Christopher S. Platta is a radiation oncologist in Wausau, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiation Oncology”.
NPI registry
Where is Christopher S. Platta located?
Christopher S. Platta is listed at 425 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI 54401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher S. Platta's phone number?
The number on file is (608) 847-2121. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher S. Platta?
Christopher S. Platta's National Provider Identifier is 1811127301. 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
Where did Christopher S. Platta train?
Christopher S. Platta attended University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher S. Platta have?
Christopher S. Platta has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Christopher S. Platta do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher S. Platta performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields and calculation of radiation therapy dose, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher S. Platta's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher S. Platta. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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