Christopher Gaunder, M.D
NPI 1811133101 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Gaunder, M.D is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1811133101).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811133101
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0101256205 (VA)
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
17 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
1,259 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 233 | $120 |
| X-Ray for Bone Length Assessment77073 | 228 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 142 | $159 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 134 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 111 | $31 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 107 | $68 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 199 | 149 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 196 | 157 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 172 | 159 |
| Prednisone | 170 | 160 |
| Cefadroxil | 167 | 157 |
| Gabapentin | 165 | 136 |
| Celecoxib | 159 | 64 |
| Methylprednisolone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,110 across 14 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
- 2008-12-17
- Last updated
- 2021-12-07
- Certified
- 2021-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Gaunder's NPI number?
- Christopher Gaunder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811133101, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Gaunder's specialty?
- Christopher Gaunder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Gaunder located?
- Christopher Gaunder's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 500b, Athens, GA 30606-2184.
- What is Christopher Gaunder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Gaunder is (067) 613-5880.
- Does Christopher Gaunder accept Medicare?
- Christopher Gaunder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Gaunder's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Gaunder's NPI (1811133101) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.