Dr. Christopher A Prato

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 27+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher A Prato, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Gastonia, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kings Mountain Hospital Inc, Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln, Caromont Regional Medical Center. Dr. Christopher A Prato also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carolina Orthopaedic And Sports Medicine Center Pa. Dr. Christopher A Prato accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (704) 865-0077 to request Dr. Christopher A Prato the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2345 Court Dr
Gastonia, NC 28054-2151

Phone 1: (704) 865-0077
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher A Prato
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3678653227
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 27 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Christopher A Prato attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1376538686
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, August 11, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Christopher A Prato

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher A Prato has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 27 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Carolina Orthopaedic And Sports Medicine Center Pa


Practice Locations

2345 Court Dr
Gastonia, NC 28054-2151
Phone: (704) 865-0077
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


620 Summit Crossing Pl
Gastonia, NC 28054-2189
Phone: (704) 865-0077
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, August 11, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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