Christopher A Prato, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Gastonia, NC

Christopher A Prato, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Gastonia, North Carolina. He went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Carolina Orthopaedic And Sports Medicine Center Pa and his current practice location is 2345 Court Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 865-0077.

Christopher A Prato is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2008-01483) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1376538686.

Contact Information

Christopher A Prato, MD
2345 Court Drive,
Gastonia, NC 28054-2176
(704) 865-0077
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher A Prato
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience27 Years
Location2345 Court Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher A Prato attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376538686
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/11/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678653227
  • Enrollment ID: I20081117000237

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher A Prato such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376538686NPI-NPPES
34196100MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 44155 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 2008-01483 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Caromont Regional Medical CenterGastonia, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolina Orthopaedic And Sports Medicine Center Pa781098302017

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher A Prato allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255380143
PECOS PAC ID: 7810983020
Enrollment ID: O20040422001462

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher A Prato is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher A Prato, MD
2345 Court Drive,
Gastonia, NC 28054-2176

Ph: (704) 865-0077
Christopher A Prato, MD
2345 Court Drive,
Gastonia, NC 28054-2176

Ph: (704) 865-0077

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