Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Chuinard, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Traverse City, MI

  • NPI 1205926268
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4045 W Royal Dr
Traverse City, MI 496848965
(231) 935-0900
fax (231) 935-0308

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 26, 2020
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301088953

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205926268. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,601
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$145,017
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 562 109 $1
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 343 213 $32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 185 138 $86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 108 94 $53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 75 75 $107
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 64 51 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 51 50 $122
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 49 47 $100
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 45 24 $30
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 36 35 $1,401

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Traverse City Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$159,086
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Shoulder Innovations, INC. 22 $157,838.32
Stryker Corporation 2 $1,125.00
Integrity Orthopaedics, INC. 1 $74.52
Ossur Americas, INC. 1 $48.57

By nature of payment

Royalty or License
$89,256
Consulting Fee
$60,525
Travel and Lodging
$7,914
Food and Beverage
$1,391

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,000
Patients
757
Total drug cost
$7,750
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 347 165 $1,468
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 219 190 $1,542
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 117 111 $817
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 110 100 $1,781
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 77 74 $724
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 63 63 $843
Gabapentin Generic 20 15 $204
Amoxicillin Generic 17 13 $41
Indomethacin ER (Indomethacin) Brand 16 12 $214
Mupirocin Generic 14 14 $116

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Chuinard's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Chuinard practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Traverse City, MI.
Where does Dr. Christopher Chuinard practice?
Dr. Christopher Chuinard practices at 4045 W Royal Dr, Traverse City, MI 496848965. Office phone: 2319350900.
What is Dr. Christopher Chuinard's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Chuinard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205926268, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Chuinard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Chuinard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Chuinard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.