Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Grimes

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Winston Salem, NC

  • NPI 1538664172
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 271570001
(336) 716-2255
fax (336) 716-3202

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 22, 2023
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2023-00002

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538664172. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
290
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$8,328
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 216 25 $1
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 26 24 $63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $151
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 24 24 $118

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in this city , average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,212
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 10 $2,098.72
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 2 $113.51

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,436
Food and Beverage
$776

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
26
Patients
21
Total drug cost
$59
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 26 21 $59

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Grimes's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Grimes practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Grimes practice?
Dr. Christopher Grimes practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271570001. Office phone: 3367162255.
What is Dr. Christopher Grimes's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Grimes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538664172, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Grimes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Grimes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Grimes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.