Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Abood, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · East Lansing, MI

  • NPI 1639122476
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1575 Ramblewood Dr, Suite 200
East Lansing, MI 488236384
(517) 827-1800
fax (517) 827-1642

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 20, 2016
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301066562
Medicaid
MI #4229189

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639122476. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,124
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$44,911
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 3,900 42 $0
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 30 26 $119
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 28 28 $126
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 27 26 $331
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 25 24 $84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $159
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 16 16 $168
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast 15 14 $135
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 15 15 $199
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 14 14 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in East Lansing Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 1 $19.78

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
42
Patients
31
Total drug cost
$257
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 22 11 $161
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 20 $96

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Abood's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Abood practices Neurological Surgery Physician in East Lansing, MI.
Where does Dr. Christopher Abood practice?
Dr. Christopher Abood practices at 1575 Ramblewood Dr, East Lansing, MI 488236384. Office phone: 5178271800.
What is Dr. Christopher Abood's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Abood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639122476, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Abood accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Abood accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Abood commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.