Christopher Prato, MD
NPI 1376538686 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Prato, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1376538686).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376538686
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2008-01483 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,052 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 250 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 224 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 127 | $112 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 108 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 78 | $21 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 46 | $28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 338 | 97 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 115 | 106 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 114 | 80 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 92 | 60 |
| Prednisone | 54 | 50 |
| Cefadroxil | 31 | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$238 across 4 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
- 2005-09-13
- Last updated
- 2026-03-03
- Certified
- 2026-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Prato's NPI number?
- Christopher Prato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376538686, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Prato's specialty?
- Christopher Prato is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Prato located?
- Christopher Prato's practice location on file with NPPES is 2345 Court Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054-2176.
- What is Christopher Prato's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Prato is (704) 865-0077.
- Does Christopher Prato accept Medicare?
- Christopher Prato is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Prato's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Prato's NPI (1376538686) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.