Christopher Geertz, M.D.
NPI 1669479473 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Geertz, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1669479473).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669479473
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME73382 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
394 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 165 | $164 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 138 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 52 | $113 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 25 | $198 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 14 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$198 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 56 | 55 |
| Cephalexin | 45 | 43 |
| Methylprednisolone | 29 | 29 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 23 | 23 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 17 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 13 | 12 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-07
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Geertz's NPI number?
- Christopher Geertz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669479473, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Geertz's specialty?
- Christopher Geertz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Geertz located?
- Christopher Geertz's practice location on file with NPPES is 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602-9617.
- What is Christopher Geertz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Geertz is (828) 326-2025.
- Does Christopher Geertz accept Medicare?
- Christopher Geertz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Geertz's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Geertz's NPI (1669479473) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.