Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Folau, DO

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1275053100
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3471 5Th Ave Ste 1010
Pittsburgh, PA 152133221
(412) 687-3900
Mailing address
600 Grant St Fl 58
Pittsburgh, PA 152192739

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 7, 2025
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0801X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Indiana #02007329A · Mississippi #30272

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275053100. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
19
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$3,083
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 19 19 $162

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Trauma Physician, average services per provider: 17. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$973
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 11 $640.50
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $148.36
Abbvie INC. 3 $85.04
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $79.47
Csl Behring 1 $20.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$953
Education
$20

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Folau's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Folau practices Orthopaedic Trauma Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Folau practice?
Dr. Christopher Folau practices at 3471 5Th Ave Ste 1010, Pittsburgh, PA 152133221. Office phone: 4126873900.
What is Dr. Christopher Folau's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Folau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275053100, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Folau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Folau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Folau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.