Christopher Karkut
NPI 1922208453 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Greenville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Karkut is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Greenville, NC (NPI 1922208453).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922208453
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 264903-1 (NY)
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
18 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
3,745 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,169 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 524 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 359 | $126 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 315 | $14 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 196 | $77 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 424 | 118 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 412 | 80 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 319 | 97 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 209 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 199 | 56 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 185 | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$112 across 3 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)
- 1616 Kensington AveBuffalo, NY 14215-1433Phone: (716) 834-3278
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-23
- Last updated
- 2025-02-10
- Certified
- 2025-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Karkut's NPI number?
- Christopher Karkut's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922208453, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Karkut's specialty?
- Christopher Karkut is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Karkut located?
- Christopher Karkut's practice location on file with NPPES is 115 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 27834-8982.
- What is Christopher Karkut's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Karkut is (252) 744-4400.
- Does Christopher Karkut accept Medicare?
- Christopher Karkut is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Karkut's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Karkut's NPI (1922208453) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.