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DR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES CARNABATU MD
NPI 1225532591
Surgery in Dallas, TX

Active since March 21, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6201 HARRY HINES BLVD, DALLAS, TX 75235(214) 633-5555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2023, Mar 21, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Christopher James Carnabatu Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES CARNABATU MD (NPI 1225532591) is an individual surgery provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (U3175) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225532591
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES CARNABATUCredential: MD
Location Address6201 HARRY HINES BLVDDallas, TX 75235-5202
Mailing AddressPo Box 845347Dallas, TX 75284-5347
Phone(214) 633-5555
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1225532591 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U3175
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
6201 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75235
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher James Carnabatu Md 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 ID1052774197
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251013002409
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Carnabatu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
0.2 mi
Rehabilitation
6011 HARRY HINES BLVD
Dallas, TX 75235
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 5,299 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043418205 (214) 645-0624
Ut Physicians
230 mi
Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033157821 (832) 325-7325
University Health System, Inc
722 mi
Family Medicine
208 CENTRAL AVE W
Jamestown, TN 38556
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 832 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669164307 (865) 670-6754

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands 60500
The procedure for removal or exploration of parathyroid glands involves a surgeon making a small incision in the neck to locate and remove one or more of the tiny parathyroid glands. These glands control calcium levels in the body. This procedure helps treat conditions like hyperparathyroidism.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440015
Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75235 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
$88.19 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $22.04 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.28 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

SARA A. HENNESSY M.D.
Surgery
6201 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75235
Dallas County (214) 648-3111
SARA ALTAF LALANI MD
Hospitalist
6201 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75235
Dallas County (214) 633-5555
SARA TADESSE FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6201 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75235
Dallas County (214) 645-2823
CARLA MARIES RICAFORT MARIANO AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6201 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75235
Dallas County (214) 633-5555
ADITYA LULLA M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
6201 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75235
Dallas County (214) 633-5555
MISS KATHRYN ELIZABETH IRWIN AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
6201 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75235
Dallas County (817) 825-6628
MIN JUNG CHO EPLING
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
6201 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75235
Dallas County (214) 633-0100
ZHU SU
Physician Assistant
6201 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75235
Dallas County (214) 633-4700

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 Carnabatu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Carnabatu is 1225532591. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2018.

Where is Christopher Carnabatu located?

Christopher Carnabatu practices at 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235. The listed phone number is (214) 633-5555.

What is Christopher Carnabatu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Christopher Carnabatu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Carnabatu 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Carnabatu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Carnabatu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas (Dallas, TX), Ut Physicians (Houston, TX) and University Health System, Inc (Jamestown, TN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Carnabatu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Carnabatu accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Christopher Carnabatu 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 Carnabatu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Carnabatu is affiliated with University Health System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Carnabatu was last updated on August 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.