CHRISTOPHER M. OPELLA M.D. – NPI #1134184716
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

CHRISTOPHER OPELLA is a physician located in BLUFFTON, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134184716 to CHRISTOPHER OPELLA on April 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 17, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER OPELLA below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER M. OPELLA

NPI Number
1134184716
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER M. OPELLA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1 BURNT CHURCH RD
BLUFFTON, SC 29910-6405
Phone: (817) 270-0788 Fax: (817) 752-2176
Mailing address
601 NORTHWEST PKWY STE C
AZLE, TX 76020-2930
Phone: (817) 270-0788 Fax: (817) 752-2176
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 17, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER OPELLA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCBSTX8DM120
otherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDTX0009DV
medicaidSC872201
medicaidTX162606101
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 TX K5370
207PE0004X
- Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services		 TX K5370

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER OPELLA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      955 RIBAUT RD
      BEAUFORT, SC 29902
    • CANDLER HOSPITAL
      5353 REYNOLDS STREET
      SAVANNAH, GA 31412
    • HILTON HEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      25 HOSPITAL CENTER BLVD
      HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29925
    • MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD
      713 E ANDERSON ST
      WEATHERFORD, TX 76086
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      415 E ROBERTSON BLVD
      WALTERBORO, SC 29488
    • PRUITTHEALTH HOME HEALTH-LOW COUNTRY
      108 TRADER CROSS, SUITE 100
      BLUFFTON, SC 29909

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