CHRISTOPHER P. WALSH M.D. – NPI #1710275151
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

CHRISTOPHER WALSH is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LITTLE RIVER, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710275151 to CHRISTOPHER WALSH on July 19, 2011. 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 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Feb 22, 2021. 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 WALSH below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER P. WALSH

NPI Number
1710275151
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER P. WALSH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3980 HIGHWAY 9 E STE 200
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566-8164
Phone: (843) 390-0100 Fax: (843) 390-0038
1 Other location(s):
4201 Saint Antoine St
UHC 6D5.5
Detroit, MI 48201-2153
Phone: (313) 966-8013
Mailing address
PO BOX 3239
FLORENCE, SC 29502-3239
Phone: (843) 777-7092 Fax: (843) 777-7102
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 22, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER WALSH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDSC511057
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)		 SC 51105
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery		 SC 51105

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
ECW DA
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
3980 HIGHWAY 9 E STE 200,
LITTLE RIVER, SC 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2010
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 WALSH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MCLEOD LORIS HOSPITAL
      3655 MITCHELL STREET
      LORIS, SC 29569
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      1240 21ST AVENUE NORTH,SUITE 200
      MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      27385 ANDREW JACKSON HIGHWAY EAST
      DELCO, NC 28436
    • MCLEOD HOME HEALTH INC
      2210 ENTERPRISE DR
      FLORENCE, SC 29501

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