Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Carsten, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · Greenville, SC
- NPI 1275586471
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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200 Patewood Dr, Suite C300
Greenville, SC 296153593
(864) 454-6800 - Additional location
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3 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 330
Columbia, SC 292036862
(803) 434-7100
fax (803) 433-6889 - Mailing address
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300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 13, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2086S0129X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #16614
- Medicaid
- SC #166144
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275586471. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
788
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$38,564
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 234 | 183 | $62 | |
93880 |
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 145 | 129 | $36 | |
93922 |
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 70 | 61 | $11 | |
93925 |
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 62 | 53 | $35 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 40 | 23 | $47 | |
93978 |
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | 36 | 35 | $36 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 33 | 33 | $76 | |
93970 |
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 24 | 24 | $32 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 21 | 21 | $78 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 19 | 16 | $92 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Greenville Vascular Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,395
Transactions
89
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inari Medical, INC. | 54 | $775.08 | |
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 8 | $569.16 | |
| Cook Medical LLC | 15 | $515.16 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $145.41 | |
| Teleflex LLC | 1 | $124.77 | |
| Penumbra, INC. | 1 | $92.74 | |
| Surmodics, INC. | 2 | $43.35 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 2 | $32.49 | |
| Terumo Medical Corporation | 1 | $24.53 | |
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 1 | $20.20 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $17.84 | |
| Sirtex Medical INC | 1 | $17.28 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $17.03 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
80
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$17,842
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $626 |
| Cilostazol | Generic | 20 | 0 | $448 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $16,557 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Generic | 13 | 0 | $211 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Carsten's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Carsten practices Vascular Surgery Physician in Greenville, SC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Carsten practice?
Dr. Christopher Carsten practices at 200 Patewood Dr, Greenville, SC 296153593. Office phone: 8644546800.
What is Dr. Christopher Carsten's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Carsten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275586471, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Carsten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Carsten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Carsten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880); Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (HCPCS 93922). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.