Dr. Christine Bub , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery โข Worcester, MA
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 016550002
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Dr. Christine Bub is listed in NPPES under Orthopaedic Surgery.
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NPI assigned on April 18, 2017; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 255 Original Medicare Part B services in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part B service records, 2024:
- 99214 โ Established patient outpatient office visit: 89 service units.
- 99223 โ Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making: 69 service units.
- 99204 โ New patient outpatient office visit: 31 service units.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Units differ by code; these are not visits or a measure of quality.
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Fewer Medicare Part B services than 65% of clinicians listed under Orthopaedic Surgery in Worcester, MA (2024, 30 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 501. Middle half: 223 to 1,066.
Fewer Medicare Part B services than 80% of clinicians listed under Orthopaedic Surgery in Massachusetts (2024, 379 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 943. Middle half: 391 to 2,997.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
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Medicare Part B services went from 50 in 2023 to 255 in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2023โ2024.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 016550002
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
NPPES lists 1 additional practice-address record in San Francisco, CA. See the list
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry, practice location records; release date unavailable.
CMS Doctors and Clinicians lists 1 group name: Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc. See the list
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File, release date unavailable.
Listings do not confirm current availability, employment or a shared ownership network.
Medicare Profile & Education
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
2017
What Public CMS Data Show
Orthopaedic Surgery: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Medicare patients
155 people with Original Medicare in 2024
It gives a sense of how many people with Medicare this clinician treated that year.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider, 2024.
Medicare-allowed amount
About $87,576 in 2024
The total amount Medicare approved for these services in 2024. It includes what Medicare paid and what patients or their other insurance owed, such as the deductible and coinsurance.
It shows the total cost of this clinician's Original Medicare services under Medicare's fee rules.
What this does not show: Medicare-allowed amount
This is not the clinician's income. Part of it can go to a clinic or group practice, staff, equipment or drugs. It is not the price you will pay.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024.
Paid by Medicare
About $69,088 in 2024
The part of the Medicare-allowed amount that Medicare itself paid in 2024, after patients' deductibles and coinsurance.
The gap between the allowed amount and this number is roughly what patients and their other insurance paid.
What this does not show: Paid by Medicare
This is not the clinician's income and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2025
All general payments: $545.60 across 20 records.
By nature of payment
- Food and Beverage: $545.60 across 20 records.
Reporting-company totals
- Stryker Corporation: $434.70 across 17 records.
- DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.: $94.95 across 2 records.
- Ossur Americas, Inc.: $15.95 across 1 record.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2025 (published June 30, 2026).
Years since graduation
9 years (graduated 2017)
CMS Doctors and Clinicians data list 2017 as the year this clinician finished professional school.
It tells you roughly how long ago the clinician finished school.
What this does not show: Years since graduation
It is not the number of years in practice, and more years does not mean better care.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File.
NPI first issued
2017
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Accepts Medicare assignment
CMS data list this clinician as accepting Medicare assignment. This means agreeing to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.
With Original Medicare, you usually pay only your deductible and coinsurance, and the office sends the claim to Medicare for you.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, โDoes your provider accept Medicare as full payment?โ
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Bub has a Medicare enrollment record in PECOS, the CMS system clinicians use to enroll so they can bill Medicare or order services for people with Medicare.
It does not show whether the clinician accepts assignment, is in your plan's network, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Dr. Bub as eligible to order or refer Medicare Part B clinical laboratory and imaging services, durable medical equipment (DME) and home health services for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Worcester and Massachusetts
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part B services
Fewer Medicare Part B services than 65% of clinicians listed under Orthopaedic Surgery in Worcester, MA (2024, 30 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 501. Middle half: 223 to 1,066.
Fewer Medicare Part B services than 80% of clinicians listed under Orthopaedic Surgery in Massachusetts (2024, 379 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 943. Middle half: 391 to 2,997.
Medicare-allowed amount
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Orthopaedic Surgery in Worcester, MA (2024, 30 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $70,309. Middle half: $23,397 to $144,117.
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Orthopaedic Surgery in Massachusetts (2024, 379 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $106,534. Middle half: $39,615 to $188,576.
Paid by Medicare
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Orthopaedic Surgery in Worcester, MA (2024, 30 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $52,909. Middle half: $16,807 to $110,014.
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Orthopaedic Surgery in Massachusetts (2024, 379 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $78,919. Middle half: $29,480 to $142,985.
45 active clinicians are listed under Orthopaedic Surgery with a practice address in Worcester, MA (692 in Massachusetts).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
Telehealth indicator in Worcester
13.3% of these 45 clinicians have the CMS telehealth indicator.
75.6% of these 45 clinicians are listed by CMS as accepting Medicare assignment.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part B services
Medicare Part B services increased 410% from 50 in 2023 to 255 in 2024.
- 2023: 50
- 2024: 255
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Medicare-allowed amount
Medicare-allowed amount increased 425% from $16,684 in 2023 to $87,576 in 2024.
- 2023: $16,684
- 2024: $87,576
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Paid by Medicare
Paid by Medicare increased 424% from $13,177 in 2023 to $69,088 in 2024.
- 2023: $13,177
- 2024: $69,088
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
Industry payments (Open Payments) decreased 78% from $2,529.65 in 2022 to $545.60 in 2025.
- 2022: $2,529.65
- 2023: $1,690.31
- 2024: $287.33
- 2025: $545.60
Sources: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2024), CMS Open Payments (2025), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2025 (payments made January 1 โ December 31, 2025): 20 records totaling $545.60.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
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| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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VA-LCP | General | $79.05 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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PANGEA | General | $51.19 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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PANGEA | General | $51.00 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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T2 ALPHA | General | $35.95 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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PANGEA | General | $33.00 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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GAMMA | General | $32.28 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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PANGEA | General | $28.80 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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GAMMA | General | $24.36 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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T2 ALPHA | General | $23.94 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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T2 ALPHA | General | $23.40 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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T2 ALPHA | General | $22.99 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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T2 ALPHA | General | $22.88 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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GAMMA | General | $19.76 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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GAMMA | General | $17.28 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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GAMMA | General | $16.47 |
| Ossur Americas, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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โ | General | $15.95 |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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NA | General | $15.90 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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T2 ALPHA | General | $14.54 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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PANGEA | General | $12.66 |
| Stryker Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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PANGEA | General | $4.20 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025, released June 30, 2026.
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
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| HCPCS Code | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
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99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
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89 | 66 | $445.00 | $95.63 |
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99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
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69 | 67 | $667.00 | $172.03 |
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99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
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31 | 31 | $547.00 | $132.90 |
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27245
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant
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30 | 30 | $6343.00 | $1229.50 |
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27236
Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement
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21 | 21 | $5581.71 | $1200.15 |
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99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
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15 | 14 | $300.00 | $65.79 |
Source: CMS Part B by Provider and Service, 2024; services under 11 beneficiaries omitted by CMS. Privacy limits
Submitted charges are billed amounts, not a price quote for your visit.
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
Self-certified to NPPES: 2023-07-11NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSPRACTITIONER - ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
I20230720002223
MA
1254675580
Sources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Medicare Group Practice Enrollments
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc
55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 016550002
Phone: 5083341000
Secondary Practice Locations
2550 23rd St Bldg 92nd
San Francisco, CA 941103504
Phone: 6282068812
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Podiatrist
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Nurse Practitioner - Family
DNPMPHFNPCRN
Podiatrist
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 55 LAKE AVE N, WORCESTER, MA 016550002 (Tel: 5083342372)
Registered at PO BOX 415348, BOSTON, MA 022415348
Orthopaedic Surgery (license number reported to NPPES: CA A177741)
Registered at 2550 23RD ST BLDG 92ND, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941103504 (Tel: 6282068812)
Registered at 2550 23RD ST BLDG 92ND, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941103504 (Tel: 6282068812)
Recorded as CHRISTINE BUB, MD
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 27005 76TH AVE, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 110401402 (Tel: 7184704475)
Registered at 27005 76TH AVE, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 110401402 (Tel: 7184704475)
Recorded as CHRISTINE BUB
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
Other Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists in Worcester
- Dr. Mark Kraus, MD
- Dr. Errol Mortimer, MD
- Michael Rogalski
- Dr. Thomas Goss, MD
- Ryan Schiedo
- Dr. Walter Leclair, MD
Mailing Address
Po Box 415348
Boston, MA 022415348