Christian Alexander Pean, M.D., M.S.
Orthopaedic Trauma Orthopaedic Surgery
Christian Alexander Pean is an Orthopaedic Trauma Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Durham, NC with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christian Alexander Pean, M.D., M.S. has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 10+ years, working in independent practice. He has been practicing since 2016 — over 10 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.
Older · 1234dNPPES updated 2023-01-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
Duke University School of Medicine 40 Duke Medicine Circle Clinic 1h, Durham, NC 27710
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better25.17%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+20.1 pts)
25.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
159
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
55
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
143
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $775
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$60.1k received from industry
103 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christian Alexander Pean's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 5, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
Taxonomy: 207XX0801X
Mailing address
Dumc Box 104002 311 Trent Drive Ipe Building, Durham, NC 27710-4282
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Trauma Care With Christian Alexander Pean
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christian Alexander Pean for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Durham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christian Alexander Pean
Dr. Pean is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (956) 648-8161.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christian Alexander Pean
Practice Location
Duke University School of Medicine 40 Duke Medicine Circle Clinic 1h, Durham, NC 27710
Mailing Address
Dumc Box 104002 311 Trent Drive Ipe Building, Durham, NC 27710-4282
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