Christine Murakami, M.D.
NPI 1518120856 · Nephrology Physician · Greenwood, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Murakami, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Greenwood, SC (NPI 1518120856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518120856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36601 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Specialist174400000X
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
982 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 206 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 205 | $124 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 135 | $9 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 86 | $335 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 70 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 292 | 98 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 174 | 54 |
| Losartan Potassium | 150 | 58 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 144 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 106 | 40 |
| Calcitriol | 98 | 39 |
| Furosemide | 87 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$217 across 10 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
- 2008-07-07
- Last updated
- 2022-01-21
- Certified
- 2022-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Murakami's NPI number?
- Christine Murakami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518120856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Murakami's specialty?
- Christine Murakami is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christine Murakami located?
- Christine Murakami's practice location on file with NPPES is 1123 Spring St, Greenwood, SC 29646-3833.
- What is Christine Murakami's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Murakami is (864) 450-9036.
- Does Christine Murakami accept Medicare?
- Christine Murakami is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Murakami's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Murakami's NPI (1518120856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.