Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Smythies, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Tacoma, WA
- NPI 1023127727
- Accepts Medicare
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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315 Martin Luther King JR Way
Tacoma, WA 984054234
(253) 403-7277
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 9, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #MD0030597
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023127727. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
111
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$9,143
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 66 | 66 | $78 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 18 | 18 | $78 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 14 | 14 | $65 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 13 | 13 | $131 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Smythies's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Smythies practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Smythies practice?
Dr. Christopher Smythies practices at 315 Martin Luther King JR Way, Tacoma, WA 984054234. Office phone: 2534037277.
What is Dr. Christopher Smythies's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Smythies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023127727, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Smythies accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Smythies accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Smythies commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.