CHRISTOPHER S. KLIFTO M.D. – NPI #1164713947
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRISTOPHER KLIFTO is an orthopaedic surgeon located in DURHAM, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164713947 to CHRISTOPHER KLIFTO on April 27, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0106X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 19, 2018. 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 KLIFTO below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER S. KLIFTO

NPI Number
1164713947
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER S. KLIFTO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3609 SW DURHAM DR
DURHAM, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 471-9662 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
550 1st Ave
New York, NY 10016-6402
Phone: (212) 263-5506
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery (Primary)		 NC 2017-01372

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
RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2011
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
CHRISTOPHER KLIFTO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      3643 N ROXBORO STREET
      DURHAM, NC 27704
    • DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD
      DURHAM, NC 27710

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