Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Klifto, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Durham, NC
- NPI 1164713947
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
3609 Sw Durham Dr
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 471-9662 - Additional location
-
550 1St Ave
New York, NY 100166402
(212) 263-5506
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 19, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0106X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2017-01372
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164713947. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,300
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$255,988
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 710 | 105 | $0 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 684 | 101 | $1 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 405 | 228 | $32 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 374 | 273 | $120 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 265 | 86 | $7 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 144 | 105 | $67 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 114 | 98 | $86 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 80 | 80 | $158 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 77 | 57 | $34 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 75 | 56 | $47 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Durham Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$147,931
Transactions
152
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 145 | $142,393.16 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 3 | $5,005.70 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $144.37 | |
| Axogen | 1 | $143.40 | |
| Onkos Surgical, INC. | 1 | $126.48 | |
| Biocircuit Technologies INC | 1 | $117.81 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
183
Patients
86
Total drug cost
$1,852
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 64 | 27 | $235 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 39 | 18 | $864 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 29 | 29 | $164 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 23 | 0 | $390 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 14 | 0 | $71 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 14 | 12 | $128 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Klifto's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Klifto practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Klifto practice?
Dr. Christopher Klifto practices at 3609 Sw Durham Dr, Durham, NC 27707. Office phone: 9194719662.
What is Dr. Christopher Klifto's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Klifto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164713947, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Klifto accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Klifto accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Klifto commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.