Christopher South, MD
NPI 1649392341 · Gastroenterology Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher South, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1649392341).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649392341
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35089864 (OH)
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
19 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
770 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 278 | $237 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 152 | $90 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 60 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 57 | $85 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 57 | $124 |
| 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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 142 | 51 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 135 | 48 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 111 | 111 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 105 | 103 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 63 | 62 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 43 | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$435 across 31 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
- 2007-04-04
- Last updated
- 2024-04-18
- Certified
- 2024-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher South's NPI number?
- Christopher South's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649392341, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher South's specialty?
- Christopher South is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher South located?
- Christopher South's practice location on file with NPPES is 2925 Vernon Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45219-2425.
- What is Christopher South's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher South is (513) 751-6667.
- Does Christopher South accept Medicare?
- Christopher South is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher South's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher South's NPI (1649392341) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.