Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Cannova, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Bethesda, MD

  • NPI 1235134560
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10215 Fernwood RD, Ste 506
Bethesda, MD 208171184
(301) 530-1010
fax (301) 897-8597

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 25, 2007
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D55209

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235134560. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,549
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,238,019
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,029 316 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,022 797 $102
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 946 562 $41
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing 813 509 $48
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 812 642 $56
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 787 423 $56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 781 637 $143
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 476 342 $83
77073 X-ray for bone length assessment 268 259 $53
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure 248 236 $162

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Bethesda Specialist, average services per provider: 1,067. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$372,554
Transactions
96
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 72 $362,546.28
Smith+Nephew, INC. 7 $7,426.89
Stryker Corporation 16 $2,559.70
Medtronic, INC. 1 $21.32

By nature of payment

Royalty or License
$321,748
Consulting Fee
$30,975
Education
$9,250
Travel and Lodging
$8,605
Food and Beverage
$1,976

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,491
Patients
1,188
Total drug cost
$23,680
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 341 240 $1,479
Celecoxib Generic 311 216 $10,311
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 288 236 $1,759
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 212 199 $1,733
Cephalexin Generic 87 79 $397
Mupirocin Generic 73 72 $673
Meloxicam Generic 47 31 $235
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 45 35 $587
Amoxicillin Generic 32 30 $74
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 30 27 $106

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Cannova's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Cannova practices Specialist in Bethesda, MD.
Where does Dr. Christopher Cannova practice?
Dr. Christopher Cannova practices at 10215 Fernwood RD, Bethesda, MD 208171184. Office phone: 3015301010.
What is Dr. Christopher Cannova's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Cannova's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235134560, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Cannova accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Cannova accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Cannova commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (HCPCS 73560). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.