Caroline Christopher, MD
NPI 1477623486 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caroline Christopher, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1477623486).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477623486
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 025854 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 177 | 36 |
| Gabapentin | 125 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 122 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 99 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 99 | 13 |
| Carvedilol | 79 | 13 |
| Omeprazole | 64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$215 across 14 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2515 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119-6435Phone: (504) 821-2601Fax: (888) 736-9806
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-08
- Last updated
- 2026-04-16
- Certified
- 2026-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caroline Christopher's NPI number?
- Caroline Christopher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477623486, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caroline Christopher's specialty?
- Caroline Christopher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Caroline Christopher located?
- Caroline Christopher's practice location on file with NPPES is 1631 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-8208.
- What is Caroline Christopher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caroline Christopher is (504) 821-2601.
- Does Caroline Christopher accept Medicare?
- Caroline Christopher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caroline Christopher's NPI active?
- Yes — Caroline Christopher's NPI (1477623486) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.