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
- Primary practice
-
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 271570001
(336) 716-2255
fax (336) 716-3202
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
26
Patients
21
Total drug cost
$59
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 26 | 21 | $59 |
Frequently asked questions
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.