Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD
Christopher Nicholas Chihlas is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Warwick, RI with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across RI can see Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in person in Warwick or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 387dNPPES updated 2025-05-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.07%
Rhode Island avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
10.07% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
123
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
73
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
149
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Rhode Island.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ 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 (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Christopher Nicholas Chihlas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Board certified · May 1, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Christopher Nicholas Chihlas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Nicholas Chihlas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Warwick 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 Christopher Nicholas Chihlas
Dr. Chihlas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Warwick, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (401) 777-7000.
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 Christopher Nicholas Chihlas
Practice Location
200 Crossings Blvd Ste 310, Warwick, RI 02886-2872
Mailing Address
200 Crossings Blvd Ste 310, Warwick, RI 02886-2872
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