Christopher J. Bartels, MD
NPI 1962474874ActiveIndividual· Surgery· Colchester, VT
Opted out of Medicare from October 2024 to October 2028. Surgery (MD) in Colchester, Vermont, trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine (class of 1990). 135 Medicare patients in 2024, $35,658 paid; nearly all of their 106 Part D prescriptions were generic (98%).
Overview
| NPI | 1962474874 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Certified by provider | Jul 11, 2025 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery Primary | 208600000X | 042.0013579 | VT |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Oct 9, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 4, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 4, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 4, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 4, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 4, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Not in the public enrollment file of Oct 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Opt-out | Opted out Oct 1, 2024 – Oct 1, 2028 |
| Can order and refer | Yes |
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
During an opt-out period the provider sees Medicare patients only under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay claims for their services.
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 135 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 316 across 55 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $35,658 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 106 · 122 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 56 |
| Total drug cost | $2,085 |
| Generic share | 98% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Virginia School of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 |
| Medicare specialty | General Surgery |
Hospital affiliation
- Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health CareBurlington, VT
Industry payments (Open Payments)
None reported for 2025 or 2024.
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