Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Prato, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Gastonia, NC
- NPI 1376538686
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2345 Court Drive
Gastonia, NC 280542176
(704) 865-0077 - Mailing address
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2345 Court Dr
Gastonia, NC 280542151
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 3, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2008-01483
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376538686. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,917
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$182,755
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J7322 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 3,744 | 44 | $17 | |
J3304 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg | 768 | 11 | $16 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 310 | 156 | $73 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 278 | 122 | $7 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 234 | 157 | $87 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 135 | 111 | $121 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 117 | 89 | $39 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 73 | 24 | $32 | |
72170 |
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 50 | 24 | $23 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 49 | 42 | $32 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Gastonia Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$238
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $142.24 | |
| Peerless Surgical INC. | 2 | $81.58 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $14.25 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
922
Patients
553
Total drug cost
$12,321
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | Generic | 280 | 103 | $6,823 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 130 | 74 | $1,012 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | Generic | 117 | 80 | $1,418 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 95 | 86 | $1,429 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 57 | 55 | $82 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 43 | 19 | $223 |
| Cefadroxil | Generic | 37 | 37 | $272 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 37 | 11 | $67 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 32 | 20 | $48 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 24 | 23 | $132 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Prato's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Prato practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Prato practice?
Dr. Christopher Prato practices at 2345 Court Drive, Gastonia, NC 280542176. Office phone: 7048650077.
What is Dr. Christopher Prato's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Prato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376538686, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Prato accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Prato accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Prato commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7322); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.