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DR. CAROLINE V CHRISTOPHER MD
NPI 1477623486
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since November 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117(504) 821-2601(888) 736-9806 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2026, Mar 13, 2025, Apr 12, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Caroline V Christopher Md NPPES

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

DR. CAROLINE V CHRISTOPHER MD (NPI 1477623486) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (025854) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477623486
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLINE V CHRISTOPHERCredential: MD
Location Address1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVENew Orleans, LA 70117-8208
Mailing Address1631 Elysian Fields AveNew Orleans, LA 70117-8208 · (504) 821-2601 · Fax (888) 736-9806
Phone(504) 821-2601
Fax(888) 736-9806
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1477623486 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 025854
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.
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE, New Orleans, LA 70117
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12515 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119-6435 · Phone (504) 821-2601 · Fax (888) 736-9806

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1046337LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Caroline V Christopher Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70117 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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.

ABIOLA AKAMO AGHAKASIRI DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
Orleans Parish (504) 821-2601
JULIA SIREN NP, MPH, BSW
Nurse Practitioner
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
Orleans Parish (504) 821-2601
MIGUEL ANGEL ALONSO SOLARES RN
Registered Nurse
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
Orleans Parish (504) 821-2601
AVITA DRUGS, LLC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE, SUITE 200
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
Orleans Parish (504) 620-0670
MISS MIA TRUPIANO NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
Orleans Parish (504) 821-2601
CODY SMITH LCSW-BACS
Social Worker (Clinical)
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
Orleans Parish (504) 821-2601
DR. ROBIN ALISA EDWARDS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
Orleans Parish (504) 821-2601
DR. JEEVAN KUMAR YENUGANTI BDS, MSPH
Dentist (General Practice)
1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
Orleans Parish (504) 821-2601

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 Caroline Christopher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Christopher is 1477623486. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2006.

Where is Caroline Christopher located?

Caroline Christopher practices at 1631 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117. The listed phone number is (504) 821-2601.

What is Caroline Christopher's specialty?

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

Is Caroline Christopher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Christopher is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Caroline Christopher accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Caroline Christopher 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Christopher was last updated on April 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.