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DR. CHRISTINA L AVILA MD
NPI 1518543453
Dermatology in Southport, NC

Active since March 22, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1456 N HOWE ST STE 101, SOUTHPORT, NC 28461(910) 994-3917(910) 946-0279 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2026, Apr 21, 2026, Jun 14, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Christina L Avila Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINA L AVILA MD (NPI 1518543453) is an individual dermatology provider in Southport, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2023-01317) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518543453
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINA L AVILACredential: MD
Location Address1456 N HOWE ST STE 101Southport, NC 28461-2674
Mailing Address1456 N Howe St Ste 101Southport, NC 28461-2674 · (910) 994-3917 · Fax (910) 946-0279
Phone(910) 994-3917
Fax(910) 946-0279
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1518543453 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2023-01317
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 2023-01317 (NC)
1456 N HOWE ST STE 101, Southport, NC 28461
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare.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. Christina L Avila 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 ID7618376732
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230818003510, I20250414001700
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 Christina Avila reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Avila Dermatology PLLC
Same address
Dermatology
1456 N HOWE ST STE 101
Southport, NC 28461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
NPI 1497699607 (910) 994-3917
Waccamaw Dermatology, LLC
47 mi
Dermatology
917 MEDICAL CIRCLE
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962449181 (843) 449-0453
Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC
1,088 mi
General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 311 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750845863 (972) 715-3800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Southport, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number341327
Location924 Howe StSouthport, NC 28461 · Brunswick County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28461 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

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

AVILA DERMATOLOGY PLLC
Dermatology
1456 N HOWE ST STE 101
SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
Brunswick County (910) 994-3917

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 Christina Avila's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Avila is 1518543453. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2021.

Where is Christina Avila located?

Christina Avila practices at 1456 N Howe St Ste 101, Southport, NC 28461. The listed phone number is (910) 994-3917.

What is Christina Avila's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Christina Avila enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christina Avila 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 Christina Avila's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christina Avila reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Avila Dermatology PLLC (Southport, NC), Waccamaw Dermatology, LLC (Myrtle Beach, SC) and Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC (Dallas, TX). 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 Christina Avila's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christina Avila accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Christina Avila 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 Christina Avila affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christina Avila is affiliated with J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christina Avila was last updated on May 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.