Christopher Nero, MD
NPI 1548396377 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Billings, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Nero, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Billings, MT (NPI 1548396377).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548396377
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12349 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,620 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,616 | $36 |
| Protein Measurement, Serum84165 | 659 | $17 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 255 | $27 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 196 | $33 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 150 | $26 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 147 | $78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$396 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-26
- Last updated
- 2010-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Nero's NPI number?
- Christopher Nero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548396377, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Nero's specialty?
- Christopher Nero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Nero located?
- Christopher Nero's practice location on file with NPPES is 2900 12th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101-7506.
- What is Christopher Nero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Nero is (406) 238-6360.
- Does Christopher Nero accept Medicare?
- Christopher Nero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Nero's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Nero's NPI (1548396377) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.