MICHAEL J. CHRISTOFIS D.O. – NPI #1710337878
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

MICHAEL CHRISTOFIS is a surgeon located in TROY, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710337878 to MICHAEL CHRISTOFIS on June 20, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 17, 2026. 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 MICHAEL CHRISTOFIS below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL J. CHRISTOFIS

NPI Number
1710337878
Enumeration Date

(about 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL J. CHRISTOFIS
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
44199 DEQUINDRE ROAD
TROY, MI 48085
Phone: (248) 964-1170 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
17375 Hall Rd
Macomb, MI 48044-4060
Phone: (586) 228-0550
Mailing address
26901 BEAUMONT BLVD STE 3D
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48033-3849
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 17, 2026

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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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 MI 5101026691

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
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
44199 DEQUINDRE ROAD,
TROY, MI 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE - Graduated 2016
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
MICHAEL CHRISTOFIS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MCLAREN MACOMB
      1000 HARRINGTON ST
      MOUNT CLEMENS, MI 48043

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