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Family Practice

Christopher Opella, MD

Works at hospitals in Beaufort, SC · Savannah, GA · Hardeeville, SC … · South Carolina, Georgia

Summary

Christopher Opella, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Beaufort, SC, Savannah, GA and Hardeeville, SC and other places. NPI 1134184716. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher Opella, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Beaufort County Memorial HospitalGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Christopher Opella work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher Opella at 4 hospitals: Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, Candler Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital and Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Christopher Opella see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Bluffton, SC and Okatie, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Christopher Opella's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Christopher Opella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher Opella accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Christopher Opella?
(843) 706-2287, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Christopher Opella's NPI number?
1134184716. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Christopher Opella works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher Opella at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher Opella is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher Opella as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Beaufort County Memorial Hospital194 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Bluffton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bluffton, SC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134184716
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians