Christopher Ballantyne, M.D.
NPI 1700317906 · Urology Physician · Greenville, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Ballantyne, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Greenville, SC (NPI 1700317906).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700317906
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 70160 (AZ)
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 tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
56 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Laser Fragmentation of Prostate Including Control of Bleeding Using an Endoscope52649 | 23 | $126 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 19 | $11 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 | 14 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$126 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 33 | 26 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 32 | 29 |
| Cefdinir | 31 | 26 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 28 | 25 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 27 | 23 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 | 20 |
| Finasteride | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35,634 across 11 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 (2)
- 13400 E Shea Blvd # 800719Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5499Phone: (480) 301-8000
- 1215 Lee StBox 800719Charlottesville, VA 22908-0816Phone: (434) 924-2150
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-21
- Last updated
- 2025-11-25
- Certified
- 2025-11-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Ballantyne's NPI number?
- Christopher Ballantyne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700317906, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Ballantyne's specialty?
- Christopher Ballantyne is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Ballantyne located?
- Christopher Ballantyne's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Andrews St Ste 100, Greenville, SC 29601-3974.
- What is Christopher Ballantyne's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Ballantyne is (864) 295-2131.
- Does Christopher Ballantyne accept Medicare?
- Christopher Ballantyne is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Ballantyne's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Ballantyne's NPI (1700317906) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.