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DR. CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY MARINAKIS M.D.
NPI 1952401895
Urology in Asheville, NC

Active since September 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1100 TUNNEL RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805(282) 987-9118 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 15, 2024, Nov 2, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Christopher Anthony Marinakis M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY MARINAKIS M.D. (NPI 1952401895) is an individual urology provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200400378) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952401895
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY MARINAKISCredential: M.D.
Location Address1100 TUNNEL RDAsheville, NC 28805-2576
Mailing Address935 State Farm RdBoone, NC 28607-4948 · (828) 264-5150 · Fax (828) 265-3611
Phone(282) 987-9118
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1952401895 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200400378
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
1100 TUNNEL RD, Asheville, NC 28805
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Other Identifiers 3

Other2026604ANC · Psc Medicare Provider Num
Other136TWNC · Blue Cross
Medicaid89136TWNC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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 Anthony Marinakis M.d. 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 ID7214914787
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040701001491
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Marinakis reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC
26 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
Clyde, NC 28721
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 456 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932925062 (615) 920-7000
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
57 mi
General Practice
201 E GROVER ST
Shelby, NC 28150
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225435126 (980) 487-7427
Appalachian Regional Medical Associates, Inc.
63 mi
Family Medicine
336 DEERFIELD ROAD
Boone, NC 28607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 207 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669533923 (828) 262-4100
Northern Hospital Of Surry County
103 mi
Pain Medicine
110 DUTCHMAN CT
Elkin, NC 28621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205376688 (336) 835-5330

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.

Atrium Health Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelby, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340021
Location201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150 · Cleveland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28805 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
$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.

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.

Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
2 suppliers26 claims5,190 services$1.45 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.

SPENCER STULTZ LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
MR. DEAN BROWNING RRT, CPFT
Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Pulmonary Function Technologist)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
ELLEN GLASSBERG NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
JEANINE LENHART MEADOWS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
DR. ANNALISE NICOLE MASSEY PHARMD
Pharmacist
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
PHILIP S. HARRY M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
VICKY E. MILLER LCSW, MSSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
MR. DEAN ARNOLD LITTLE P.A.
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 299-2519

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 Marinakis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Marinakis is 1952401895. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006.

Where is Christopher Marinakis located?

Christopher Marinakis practices at 1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805. The listed phone number is (282) 987-9118.

What is Christopher Marinakis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Christopher Marinakis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Marinakis 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 Marinakis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Marinakis reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC (Clyde, NC), The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (Shelby, NC), Appalachian Regional Medical Associates, Inc. (Boone, NC) and Northern Hospital Of Surry County (Elkin, NC). 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 Marinakis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Marinakis accept?

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

According to CMS data, Christopher Marinakis is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Marinakis was last updated on April 15, 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.