Christopher Beal, DO
NPI 1992115935 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Beal, DO is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1992115935).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992115935
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 82088 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
2,396 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 | 331 | $120 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 229 | $270 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 185 | $216 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 176 | $156 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level64494 | 171 | $112 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Single Facet Joint |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 248 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 207 | 72 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 98 | 13 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 96 | 32 |
| Pregabalin | 70 | 24 |
| Lorazepam | 66 | 55 |
| Baclofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2014-04-29
- Last updated
- 2020-10-13
- Certified
- 2020-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Beal's NPI number?
- Christopher Beal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992115935, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Beal's specialty?
- Christopher Beal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Beal located?
- Christopher Beal's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 E Medical Ln Ste 200, West Columbia, SC 29169.
- What is Christopher Beal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Beal is (803) 935-8410.
- Does Christopher Beal accept Medicare?
- Christopher Beal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Beal's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Beal's NPI (1992115935) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.