Dr. Christopher D. Vanpelt, M.D.
Spine Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician)
35 International Dr
Greenville, SC 29615
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At a glance
- Medical school
- West Virginia University School of Medicine (2000)
- Years since graduation
- 26
- In the NPI registry since
- 2006
- Medicare patients seen, 2024
- 300
The NPI date is when this clinician registered for a National Provider Identifier, the billing number used on health claims. It is not a license, graduation or board-certification date. NPIs were first issued in May 2005 and became required on claims in 2007–2008, so an early date usually means the clinician was already in practice before then. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 2000Medical school: West Virginia University School of Medicine
- 2006Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date) — NPIs began in 2005, so practice likely started earlier
Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician primary
SC license 28605 -
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
SC license 28605
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Hospitals
- St Francis-Downtown Greenville, SC
Medical groups
- Bon Secours Medical Group Greenville Specialty Care LLC (292 clinicians)
Hospitals this clinician lists with Medicare, and groups they bill Medicare through (Care Compare). Affiliation doesn’t mean they see patients at every location.
Medicare patients and services
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 300
- Services billed
- 1,322
- Patients’ average age
- 74
| Service | Times | Patients |
|---|---|---|
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 199 | 96 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 189 | 171 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 162 | 119 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 116 | 61 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 64 | 62 |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 60 | 43 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 48 | 30 |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | 41 | 18 |
| Partial removal of bone of additional segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | 30 | 25 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | 29 | 29 |
Medicare fee-for-service only. CMS leaves out services billed for fewer than 11 patients. These figures describe a practice’s Medicare work; they aren’t a measure of quality.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl Other prescribers in Greenville, SC | 150 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) Other prescribers in Greenville, SC | 67 |
| Tramadol Hcl Other prescribers in Greenville, SC | 55 |
| Gabapentin Other prescribers in Greenville, SC | 41 |
| Methylprednisolone Other prescribers in Greenville, SC | 36 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen) Other prescribers in Greenville, SC | 25 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Other prescribers in Greenville, SC | 23 |
| Tizanidine Hcl Other prescribers in Greenville, SC | 20 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) Other prescribers in Greenville, SC | 14 |
| Prednisone Other prescribers in Greenville, SC | 13 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 5 companies reported 8 payments worth $625 in total to this clinician.
| Centinel Spine, LLC | $261 |
|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | $186 |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | $81.26 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $53.78 |
| Spinal Simplicity, LLC | $43.41 |
| Food and Beverage | $625 |
|---|
From CMS Open Payments. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing; many are for consulting, teaching or meals. Clinicians can review and dispute their records with CMS.