CHRIS BATTISTA MD – NPI #1114345626
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRIS BATTISTA is an orthopaedic surgeon located in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1114345626 to CHRIS BATTISTA on April 01, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name CHRISTOPHER BATTISTA. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jul 27, 2020. 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 CHRIS BATTISTA below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER T. BATTISTA

NPI Number
1114345626
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER T. BATTISTA
Professional Name: CHRIS BATTISTA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406-9171
Phone: (843) 797-5050 Fax: (843) 797-3633
1 Other location(s):
9735 N 90th Pl
Scottsdale, AZ 85258-5067
Phone: (480) 222-4954
Fax: (602) 953-1782
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 27, 2020

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 AZ 57473
207XS0117X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine		 SC 83821

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 LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2014
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
CHRIS BATTISTA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER
      2000 HOSPITAL DR
      MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
    • TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
      9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
      CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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