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DR. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN TROWER DO
NPI 1477182343
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Belmont, NC

Active since April 03, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
62.13/100
CMS Quality Rating
210 BEATTY DR, BELMONT, NC 28012(502) 855-7200(502) 855-7201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2026, Aug 8, 2022, Apr 3, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Christopher Austin Trower Do NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN TROWER DO (NPI 1477182343) is an individual pain medicine provider in Belmont, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2024-00970) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center, and maintains 9 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477182343
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2081P2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN TROWERCredential: DO
Location Address210 BEATTY DRBelmont, NC 28012-2716
Mailing Address13331 Corapeake TerChesterfield, VA 23838-3264 · (804) 291-8198
Phone(502) 855-7200
Fax(502) 855-7201
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEdward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-virginia CampusGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1477182343 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2081P2900X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2024-00970
Definition
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X · License 0102207390 (VA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
210 BEATTY DR, Belmont, NC 28012
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Secondary Practice Locations 9

Location 1279 E Kennedy StSpartanburg, SC 29302-1912 · Phone (864) 583-0053 · Fax (864) 583-0390
Location 27021 Saint Andrews Rd Ste 1Columbia, SC 29212-1177 · Phone (803) 791-7175 · Fax (803) 791-7176
Location 310 Enterprise Blvd Ste 201Greenville, SC 29615-3554 · Phone (864) 295-6399 · Fax (864) 295-2337
Location 4600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507-1904 · Phone (757) 388-4000
Location 5120 Executive ParkLouisville, KY 40207-4201 · Phone (502) 855-7200 · Fax (502) 855-7201
Location 6320 Jake Alexander Blvd W Ste 103Salisbury, NC 28147-1443 · Phone (502) 855-7200 · Fax (502) 855-7201
Location 7127 Ben Casey Dr Ste 103Fort Mill, SC 29708-6600 · Phone (502) 855-7200 · Fax (502) 855-7201
Location 81506 N Fant StAnderson, SC 29621-4708 · Phone (864) 260-6995 · Fax (864) 884-9909
Location 93432 Holland RdVirginia Beach, VA 23452-4846 · Phone (757) 468-1855

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next 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 Austin Trower Do 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 ID1052738721
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220816003037, I20250418000538, I20250930003335, I20251204001313
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 Trower reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Patient First Richmond Medical Group PLLC
254 mi
Family Medicine
5000 COX RD, SUITE 100
Glen Allen, VA 23060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Virginia enrollments
  • 263 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689603748 (804) 822-4355
Mcv Associated Physicians
255 mi
Anesthesiology
1250 E MARSHALL ST, MAIN 1-214, BOX 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 2,481 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710959457 (804) 828-8707
Commonwealth Pain Associates, PLLC
328 mi
Interventional Pain Medicine
120 EXECUTIVE PARK
Louisville, KY 40207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky, North Carolina and South Carolina enrollments
  • 193 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306280177 (502) 855-7200

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
27 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Caromont Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gastonia, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340032
Location2525 Court DrGastonia, NC 28052 · Gaston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lexington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Columbia, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420073
Location2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 · Lexington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

62.13/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.43
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities40
Cost84.66

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

ANN CHAPMAN HAYNES AG-PCNP, MSN, RN
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
210 BEATTY DR
BELMONT, NC 28012
Gaston County (502) 855-7200
CHRISTIAN HART, DDS, PLLC
Clinic/Center (Dental)
210 BEATTY DR, ST 206
BELMONT, NC 28012
Gaston County (704) 461-0031

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 Trower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Trower is 1477182343. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2020.

Where is Christopher Trower located?

Christopher Trower practices at 210 Beatty Dr, Belmont, NC 28012. The listed phone number is (502) 855-7200.

What is Christopher Trower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081P2900X.

Is Christopher Trower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Trower 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 Trower's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Trower reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Patient First Richmond Medical Group PLLC (Glen Allen, VA), Mcv Associated Physicians (Richmond, VA) and Commonwealth Pain Associates, PLLC (Louisville, KY). 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 Trower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Trower accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and Oscar Health list Christopher Trower 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 Trower affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Trower is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Trower was last updated on September 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 58 days 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.