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DR. CHRISTOPHER PELUSO D.O.
NPI 1104261593
Emergency Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since April 30, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 326-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2020, Mar 25, 2020, Jan 30, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Christopher Peluso D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRISTOPHER PELUSO D.O. (NPI 1104261593) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2020-00524) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104261593
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER PELUSOCredential: D.O.
Location Address810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RDHickory, NC 28602-9617
Mailing Address11100 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106-1716 · (216) 844-1000
Phone(828) 326-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 1, 2020
✔ NPI 1104261593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2020-00524
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, Hickory, NC 28602
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Peluso D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8921302431
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200527002128
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
175 services169 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
57 services55 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
42 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340143
Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28602 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PATRICIA HICKLING-BECKMAN MIDWIFE
Advanced Practice Midwife
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
MR. MARCUS WHITFIELD OSBORNE LAT, ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, CVMC-CENTER FOR REHABILITATION
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-2272
VALERIE ALAYNE GASTON MIDWIFE
Advanced Practice Midwife
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
LESLEY LAUREN LODER NP
Nurse Practitioner
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Ambulance (Land Transport)
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
General Acute Care Hospital
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
BRIAN L BADDERS LPT
Physical Therapist
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
IDA LOUISE GOODNIGHT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Peluso's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Peluso is 1104261593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2013.

Where is Christopher Peluso located?

Christopher Peluso practices at 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 326-3000.

What is Christopher Peluso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Peluso enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Peluso is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Peluso accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Christopher Peluso as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Peluso affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Peluso is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Peluso was last updated on October 1, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.