Christopher Cannova, M.D.
NPI 1235134560 · Specialist · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Cannova, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1235134560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235134560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D55209 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
6,840 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,223 | $100 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 1,175 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 846 | $55 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 768 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 617 | $140 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 418 | $81 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 192 | 123 |
| Celecoxib | 128 | 91 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 116 | 76 |
| Amoxicillin | 90 | 77 |
| Meloxicam | 51 | 33 |
| Cephalexin | 38 | 34 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 36 | 33 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 32 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$372,554 across 96 records (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
- 2005-06-14
- Last updated
- 2007-10-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Cannova's NPI number?
- Christopher Cannova's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235134560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Cannova's specialty?
- Christopher Cannova is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Christopher Cannova located?
- Christopher Cannova's practice location on file with NPPES is 10215 Fernwood Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817-1184.
- What is Christopher Cannova's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Cannova is (301) 530-1010.
- Does Christopher Cannova accept Medicare?
- Christopher Cannova is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Cannova's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Cannova's NPI (1235134560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.