Dr. Christopher C. Smitson
Interventional Cardiology (Interventional Cardiology Physician)
11108 Parkview Circle Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
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At a glance
- Years since graduation
- 13
- In the NPI registry since
- 2013
- Medicare patients seen, 2024
- 1,349
Licensed in California since 2014, according to the Medical Board of California. We show license dates only for the states that publish them in bulk; see which states do. For other states, check the state medical board.
The NPI date is when this clinician registered for a National Provider Identifier, the billing number used on health claims. It is not a license, graduation or board-certification date. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 2013Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date)
Medicare’s Care Compare data doesn’t list this clinician’s medical school. Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Interventional Cardiology Physician primary
IN license 01085461A -
Internal Medicine Physician
CA license A133416 (first issued 2014; delinquent) - Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Hospitals
- Parkview Regional Medical Center Fort Wayne, IN
- Parkview Whitley Hospital Columbia City, IN
- Parkview Noble Hospital Kendallville, IN
- Parkview Dekalb Hospital Auburn, IN
- Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, IN
Medical groups
- Parkview Health System Inc (1,377 clinicians)
Hospitals this clinician lists with Medicare, and groups they bill Medicare through (Care Compare). Affiliation doesn’t mean they see patients at every location.
Medicare patients and services
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 1,349
- Services billed
- 2,288
- Patients’ average age
- 75
| Service | Times | Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 407 | 378 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 234 | 234 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 177 | 156 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 170 | 100 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 166 | 159 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | 110 | 102 |
| Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | 82 | 74 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up | 82 | 74 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | 59 | 59 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 57 | 57 |
Medicare fee-for-service only. CMS leaves out services billed for fewer than 11 patients. These figures describe a practice’s Medicare work; they aren’t a measure of quality.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium Other prescribers in Fort Wayne, IN | 605 |
| Amlodipine Besylate Other prescribers in Fort Wayne, IN | 350 |
| Metoprolol Succinate Other prescribers in Fort Wayne, IN | 320 |
| Clopidogrel (clopidogrel bisulfate) Other prescribers in Fort Wayne, IN | 297 |
| Carvedilol Other prescribers in Fort Wayne, IN | 289 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium Other prescribers in Fort Wayne, IN | 258 |
| Nitroglycerin Other prescribers in Fort Wayne, IN | 164 |
| Lisinopril Other prescribers in Fort Wayne, IN | 153 |
| Eliquis (apixaban) Other prescribers in Fort Wayne, IN | 146 |
| Losartan Potassium Other prescribers in Fort Wayne, IN | 143 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 4 companies reported 14 payments worth $437 in total to this clinician.
| Shockwave Medical, Inc | $152 |
|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | $122 |
| Stryker Corporation | $103 |
| Surmodics, Inc. | $59.62 |
| Food and Beverage | $437 |
|---|
From CMS Open Payments. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing; many are for consulting, teaching or meals. Clinicians can review and dispute their records with CMS.