Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Nero, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Billings, MT

  • NPI 1548396377
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2900 12Th Ave N, 295W
Billings, MT 591017506
(406) 238-6360
fax (406) 238-6361

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 12, 2010
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Montana #12349

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548396377. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,855
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$100,267
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 1,367 771 $37
84165 Protein measurement, serum 390 233 $17
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 223 70 $28
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 172 146 $34
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 163 144 $27
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 121 48 $41
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 92 74 $81
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 87 41 $69
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 51 50 $11
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) 43 43 $17

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Billings Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 206. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$396
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 5 $92.76
Janssen Biotech, INC. 5 $84.62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $72.21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $50.41
Stemline Therapeutics INC. 1 $32.57
Roche Diagnostics Corporation 1 $24.19
Genentech USA, INC. 1 $20.82
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC 1 $18.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$396

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Nero's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Nero practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Billings, MT.
Where does Dr. Christopher Nero practice?
Dr. Christopher Nero practices at 2900 12Th Ave N, Billings, MT 591017506. Office phone: 4062386360.
What is Dr. Christopher Nero's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Nero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548396377, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Nero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Nero accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Nero commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Protein measurement, serum (HCPCS 84165); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.