Christopher Sciortino, MD, PHD
NPI 1659424687 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Norfolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Sciortino, MD, PHD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Norfolk, VA (NPI 1659424687).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659424687
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AJ4147357 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 0101270084 (VA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
481 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 73 | $181 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 70 | $49 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 49 | $79 |
| Other Diagnostic Imaging Procedure76499 | 44 | $207 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 42 | $1,564 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$554 across 19 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)
- 200 Lothrop St.C700Pittsburgh, PA 15213Phone: (412) 648-6200Fax: (412) 692-2184
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-21
- Last updated
- 2024-03-04
- Certified
- 2024-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Sciortino's NPI number?
- Christopher Sciortino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659424687, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Sciortino's specialty?
- Christopher Sciortino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Sciortino located?
- Christopher Sciortino's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600, Norfolk, VA 23507-1904.
- What is Christopher Sciortino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Sciortino is (757) 388-6005.
- Does Christopher Sciortino accept Medicare?
- Christopher Sciortino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Sciortino's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Sciortino's NPI (1659424687) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.