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General Surgery

Christopher M. Ceraldi, MD

Works at hospitals in Abbeville, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Christopher M. Ceraldi, MD is a general surgeon at 420 Thomson Cir, Abbeville, SC 29620. Phone: (864) 366-1649. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christopher M. Ceraldi had 117 Original Medicare patients and 164 services. NPI 1770661555. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 420 Thomson Cir, Abbeville, SC 29620 · Directions
  • Phone: (864) 366‑1649
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Abbeville Area Medical Center
  • Group practice: Abbeville County Memorial Hospital
  • Medical school: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher M. Ceraldi, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Christopher M. Ceraldi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher M. Ceraldi accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Christopher M. Ceraldi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 117 Original Medicare patients and 164 services for Christopher M. Ceraldi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christopher M. Ceraldi's NPI number?
1770661555. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Christopher M. Ceraldi, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients117
Services billed to Medicare164
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)38 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)18 services
  3. Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45388)14 services
  4. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)12 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Anxiety27%
  • Depression24%

Hospitals where Christopher M. Ceraldi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher M. Ceraldi at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher M. Ceraldi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher M. Ceraldi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Abbeville County Memorial Hospital45 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in South Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Abbeville County Memorial Hospital

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770661555
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians