DR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM PRATER MD
NPI 1457681306
Internal Medicine in Durham, NC

Active since December 28, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
3116 N DUKE ST, DURHAM, NC 27704(919) 620-5333 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 15, 2021, Nov 12, 2021, Jan 17, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Christopher William Prater Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM PRATER MD (NPI 1457681306) is an individual internal medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2023-02313) and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457681306
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM PRATERCredential: MD
Location Address3116 N DUKE STDurham, NC 27704-2102
Mailing Address3116 N Duke StDurham, NC 27704-2102 · (919) 620-5333
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateDecember 28, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 24, 2024
NPI 1457681306 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2023-02313
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2017018911 (MO), 2023-02313 (NC)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 2017018911 (MO)
3116 N DUKE ST, Durham, NC 27704

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher William Prater 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 ID2365681764
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230830004434
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
29 services23 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
23 services13 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27704 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers14 claims19 services$2.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Otolaryngology
3116 N DUKE ST, DUKE OTOLARYNGOLOGY OF DURHAM, FIRST FLOOR
DURHAM, NC 27704
Otolaryngology
3116 N DUKE ST, SUITE 25A
DURHAM, NC 27704
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3116 N DUKE ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Physical Therapist
3116 N DUKE ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Pediatrics
3116 N DUKE ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3116 N DUKE ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Pediatrics
3116 N DUKE ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Pediatrics
3116 N DUKE ST
DURHAM, NC 27704

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 Prater's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Prater is 1457681306. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 28, 2009.

Where is Christopher Prater located?

Christopher Prater practices at 3116 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704. The listed phone number is (919) 620-5333.

What is Christopher Prater's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Prater enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Prater 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 Prater accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Christopher Prater 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 Prater affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Prater is affiliated with Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Prater was last updated on January 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.