Christina Avila, MD
NPI 1518543453 · Dermatology Physician · Southport, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christina Avila, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Southport, NC (NPI 1518543453).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518543453
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023-01317 (NC)
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 tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 96 | 60 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 90 | 53 |
| Finasteride | 38 | 18 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd | 34 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 32 | 18 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 32 | 15 |
| Minoxidil | 30 | 19 |
| Hydrocortisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$558 across 7 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
- 2021-03-22
- Last updated
- 2026-05-08
- Certified
- 2026-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christina Avila's NPI number?
- Christina Avila's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518543453, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christina Avila's specialty?
- Christina Avila is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christina Avila located?
- Christina Avila's practice location on file with NPPES is 1456 N Howe St Ste 101, Southport, NC 28461-2674.
- What is Christina Avila's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christina Avila is (910) 994-3917.
- Does Christina Avila accept Medicare?
- Christina Avila is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christina Avila's NPI active?
- Yes — Christina Avila's NPI (1518543453) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.