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- 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
About Dr. Sears
Christopher J. Sears, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Albany, NY. Christopher is a 2019 graduate of Albany Medical College of Union University. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 121 Medicare patients across 156 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of abdomen, 1 view, ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue, and limited ultrasound scan of abdomen. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528528494.
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
- (518) 262-3277
- Email not available
Practice Locations
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
Albany, NY 12208
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
156 services · 121 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
44 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
22 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
21 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
11 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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.
Other radiologists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 radiologists in Albany 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at Albany Medical College of Union University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sears's specialty?
Dr. Sears is a radiologist in Albany, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sears?
Dr. Sears is listed at 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sears?
The number on file is (518) 262-3277. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sears's NPI number?
Dr. Sears's National Provider Identifier is 1528528494. 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 Dr. Sears's medical education?
Dr. Sears attended Albany Medical College of Union University, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sears been practicing?
Dr. Sears has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sears known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sears performs imaging including x-ray of abdomen, 1 view and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sears confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sears. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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