Physician Profile
Christopher T. Battista, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Battista
Christopher T. Battista, MD practices orthopaedic surgery in North Charleston, SC. Christopher is a 2014 graduate of University of Louisville School of Medicine. Christopher is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,354 Medicare patients across 2,782 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 797-5050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2880 TRICOM ST
North Charleston, SC 29406
9735 N 90th Pl
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,782 services · 1,354 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin | Procedure | 63650 |
59 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin | Procedure | 63650 |
48 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver | Procedure | 63685 |
36 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure | Procedure | 61783 |
19 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | Procedure | 20939 |
19 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in North Charleston 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Battista's specialty?
Dr. Battista is an orthopaedic surgeon in North Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Battista?
Dr. Battista is listed at 2880 Tricom St, North Charleston, SC 29406. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Battista?
The number on file is (843) 797-5050. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Battista's NPI number?
Dr. Battista's National Provider Identifier is 1114345626. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Battista's medical education?
Dr. Battista attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Battista been practicing?
Dr. Battista has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Battista known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Battista performs procedures including insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin, insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver and partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with simple spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Battista confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Battista. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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