Christopher Opella, M.D.
NPI 1134184716 · Family Medicine Physician · Bluffton, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Opella, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bluffton, SC (NPI 1134184716).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134184716
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K5370 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,630 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 899 | $124 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 764 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 477 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 219 | $88 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 | 76 | $25 |
| Initial Preventive Physical Examination; Face-To-Face Visit, Services Limited to New Beneficiary During the First 12 Months of Medicare Enrollment |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 132 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 993 | 291 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 724 | 202 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 501 | 152 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 433 | 117 |
| Lisinopril | 376 | 106 |
| Losartan Potassium | 372 | 104 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-18
- Last updated
- 2024-07-17
- Certified
- 2024-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Opella's NPI number?
- Christopher Opella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134184716, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Opella's specialty?
- Christopher Opella is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Opella located?
- Christopher Opella's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Burnt Church Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910-6405.
- What is Christopher Opella's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Opella is (817) 270-0788.
- Does Christopher Opella accept Medicare?
- Christopher Opella is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Opella's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Opella's NPI (1134184716) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.