DR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM KINTER MD
NPI 1245799436
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Fort Lauderdale, FL
About Dr. Christopher William Kinter Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM KINTER MD (NPI 1245799436) is an individual rheumatology provider in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME167547) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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 William Kinter 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Kinter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
- 393 clinicians in this Medicare group
Jupiter, FL 33458
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
- 80 clinicians in this Medicare group
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Holy Cross Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Lauderdale, FLPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33316 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
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 Kinter's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Kinter is 1245799436. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2019.
Where is Christopher Kinter located?
Christopher Kinter practices at 1309 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. The listed phone number is (954) 463-3438.
What is Christopher Kinter's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Christopher Kinter enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher Kinter 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 Kinter's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Kinter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Holy Cross Hospital Inc (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) and American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates LLC (Jupiter, FL). 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 Kinter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Christopher Kinter accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare and 4 other insurers list Christopher Kinter 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 Kinter affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Christopher Kinter is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Christopher Kinter was last updated on November 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.
# Dr. Christopher William Kinter, MD · NPI 1245799436
Rheumatology physician in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 18, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1245799436 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 18, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **State license:** ME167547 (Florida)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1309 S FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2040
- **Phone:** (954) 463-3438
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Holy Cross Hospital Inc (NPI 1467401877, Ft. Lauderdale, FL); American Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates LLC (NPI 1598205072, Jupiter, FL) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2018
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 6, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1245799436) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.