Dr. Christopher Chittum

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher Chittum, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mary Black Memorial Hospital, Rutherford Hospital Inc, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Dr. Christopher Chittum also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carolina Orthopaedic And Neurosurgical Associates, Upstate Spine And Neurosurgery Center. Dr. Christopher Chittum accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (864) 583-7265 to request Dr. Christopher Chittum the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1075 Boiling Springs Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29303-2297

Phone 1: (864) 583-7265
Phone 2: (864) 582-6396
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher Chittum
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4183528359
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

  • Neurosurgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 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 Chittum attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1548286412
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 14, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

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 not 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 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 Chittum

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher Chittum has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 26 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
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    Neurological Surgery
    A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Carolina Orthopaedic And Neurosurgical Associates
  • Upstate Spine And Neurosurgery Center


Practice Locations

1075 Boiling Springs Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29303-2297
Phone: (864) 583-7265
Phone 2: (864) 582-6396
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 Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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