Doctor Profile

Cancer Care · Hematology/Oncology

Christopher J. Pizzola

MD · Hematology/Oncology · Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 12 Years Practicing
561
Medicare Patients / yr
6
Procedures Billed
12
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Pizzola

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for North Carolina, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Pizzola is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 28401, NC — the Hematology/Oncology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (910) 667-7000 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Pizzola Does

Dr. Pizzola served 561 Medicare patients across 950 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 22% below the average Hematology/Oncology in North Carolina (721 patients across 319 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)403209
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (99215)270100
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)141120
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes (99205)7070
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)5151

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Pizzola billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Pizzola is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Supply, NC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Wilmington, NC
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Pizzola practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Pizzola offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 2131 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: (910) 667-7000

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 74% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

66.0325

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Cancer Care Doctors near 28401, NC

If Dr. Pizzola isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest cancer care doctors near 28401, NC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Michael A. Papagikos, Jr.Radiation Oncology1.3K1.3 mi
Tiffany MorganRadiation Oncology1.0K1.3 mi
Patrick D. MaguireRadiation Oncology1.3K1.3 mi
Rex A. Kiteley, IiRadiation Oncology1.6K1.3 mi
John K. MccoolRadiation Oncology1.4K1.3 mi
Michael A. NicholsRadiation Oncology1.5K1.3 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Pizzola takes three steps:

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Christopher J. Pizzola: Common Questions

Does Dr. Pizzola accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Pizzola is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Pizzola depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 28401, NC →
Where is Dr. Pizzola's office?
Dr. Pizzola practices at 2131 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401. Phone: (910) 667-7000.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Pizzola accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (910) 667-7000 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 28401, NC to see available options.
Does Dr. Pizzola offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Pizzola as offering telehealth. Call the office at (910) 667-7000 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Pizzola?
Dr. Pizzola graduated in 2014 and has been practicing for approximately 12 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Pizzola treated 561 Medicare patients across 6 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Pizzola is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (910) 667-7000 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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