Dr. Christopher A. Prato
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 24 years
- Graduated from: Medical College Of Wisconsin
- Graduation year: 1997
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1376538686
Dr. Christopher A. Prato MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
He is located at 2345 Court Drive in Gastonia, NC 28054. Can help patients with the following: Dislocated Shoulder, Meniscus Tear, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs), Tennis Elbow, Whiplash. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376538686. Appointment can be made via the phone number (704) 865-0077. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Christopher A. Prato, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Christopher A. Prato.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher A. Prato
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christopher A. Prato as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold RD CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christopher A. Prato is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Christopher A. Prato is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .
Bills through: Caromont Medical Group Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Pfizer | $196 |
| Iroko Pharmaceuticals | $109 |
| Rotation Medical | $102 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1767 |
Studies
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
Graduated in 1997
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Christopher A. Prato treat?
Dr. Christopher A. Prato provides treatment for Dislocated Shoulder, Meniscus Tear, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs), Tennis Elbow, Whiplash. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Christopher A. Prato?
Dr. Christopher A. Prato's office is located at 2345 Court Drive in Gastonia, NC 28054.
Does Dr. Christopher A. Prato accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?
Yes, Dr. Christopher A. Prato is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Christopher A. Prato have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Christopher A. Prato is affiliated with Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center PA.
Has Dr. Christopher A. Prato affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Christopher A. Prato is affiliated with GASTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC..