CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL FATORA MD
NPI 1255861498
Anesthesiology in Charleston, SC

Q: What is Christopher Fatora's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Fatora is 1255861498. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2017.

Q: What is Christopher Fatora's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Active since June 19, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-2322 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 19, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Christopher Michael Fatora Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL FATORA MD (NPI 1255861498) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (LL51268) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255861498

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL FATORACredential: MD

Location Address169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202Charleston, SC 29425-8905

Mailing Address169 Ashley Avenue, Room 202 Main Hospital, Msc 333Charleston, SC 29425 · (843) 792-2322

Phone(843) 792-2322

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJune 19, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1255861498 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · LL51268

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, Charleston, SC 29425

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Michael Fatora 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 ID8022384163

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210629000998

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Fatora reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Medical Associates

Same address

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548413453 (843) 792-1414

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 10

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

69 services69 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

66 services66 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

49 services43 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

28 services15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

21 services21 patients

Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration 01996

Continuous spinal drug administration is a hospital procedure where medication is delivered directly into the spinal fluid through a small tube. It helps manage pain or other conditions. Daily hospital management involves monitoring for effectiveness and any potential side effects.

20 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420004

Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

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