Christopher Cauto, M.D.
NPI 1669868881 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Cauto, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1669868881).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669868881
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 82032 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
154 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 93 | $166 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 61 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $113–$166 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-14
- Last updated
- 2021-08-17
- Certified
- 2021-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Cauto's NPI number?
- Christopher Cauto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669868881, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Cauto's specialty?
- Christopher Cauto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Cauto located?
- Christopher Cauto's practice location on file with NPPES is 2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414-5740.
- What is Christopher Cauto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Cauto is (843) 402-1211.
- Does Christopher Cauto accept Medicare?
- Christopher Cauto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Cauto's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Cauto's NPI (1669868881) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.