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DR. CHRISTOPHER PRESTEL M.D.
NPI 1689938979
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Charleston, SC

Q: What is Christopher Prestel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Prestel is 1689938979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2012.

Q: What is Christopher Prestel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Active since July 02, 2012PECOS Enrolled

165 ASHLEY AVE # MSC561, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-8972 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2026, Apr 3, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

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About Dr. Christopher Prestel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER PRESTEL M.D. (NPI 1689938979) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in Utah (14270697-1205) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Salt Lake City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689938979

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER PRESTELCredential: M.D.

Location Address165 ASHLEY AVE # MSC561Charleston, SC 29425-8905

Mailing Address1755 Central Park Rd Unit 3709Charleston, SC 29412-2847 · (734) 560-9398

Phone(843) 792-8972

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2026

✔ NPI 1689938979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080P0208X

License✔ Licensed in UT · 14270697-1205

Definition

A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License LL34998 (SC)

165 ASHLEY AVE # MSC561, Charleston, SC 29425

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 181 N Mario Capecchi DrSalt Lake City, UT 84113-1125 · Phone (801) 442-5271

Other Identifiers 1

OtherLL34998SC · South Carolina Limited License

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. Christopher Prestel M.d. 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. DANIEL CLAY WILLIAMS M.D.

Pediatrics

165 ASHLEY AVE # MSC561, MUSC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Charleston County (843) 792-0435

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 Prestel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Prestel is 1689938979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2012.

Where is Christopher Prestel located?

Christopher Prestel practices at 165 Ashley Ave # Msc561, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-8972.

What is Christopher Prestel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Christopher Prestel enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Prestel was last updated on August 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.