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Dr. Christopher J Drinkwater, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Rochester, NY · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1033150966

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Christopher J Drinkwater
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 665, Rochester, NY, 14642
Phone (585) 341-0522
Fax (585) 341-0600
Enumeration date Jun 10, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 5, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

207XX0801X Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 204330 (NY) Secondary
207XS0114X Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 204330 (NY) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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What is the NPI number for Christopher Drinkwater?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Christopher Drinkwater is 1033150966, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Christopher Drinkwater practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Rochester, NY. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-07-05.