Michael Christo, M.D.
NPI 1609019322 · Psychiatry Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Christo, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1609019322).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609019322
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
817 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Using Magnetic Field to Stimulate Nerve Cells in Brain, Subsequent Delivery and Management90868 | 223 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 212 | $119 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 182 | $4 |
| 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 | 148 | $15 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 23 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 367 | 64 |
| Lamotrigine | 193 | 36 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 187 | 30 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 178 | 30 |
| Mirtazapine | 164 | 28 |
| Aripiprazole | 141 | 27 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 138 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2009-04-10
- Last updated
- 2022-10-10
- Certified
- 2022-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Christo's NPI number?
- Michael Christo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609019322, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Christo's specialty?
- Michael Christo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Christo located?
- Michael Christo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207-1122.
- What is Michael Christo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Christo is (704) 384-1246.
- Does Michael Christo accept Medicare?
- Michael Christo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Christo's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Christo's NPI (1609019322) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.