Christopher Birch, M.D.
NPI 1083989164 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Birch, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1083989164).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083989164
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 155897 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,624 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,370 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 957 | $95 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 676 | $119 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 386 | $52 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 374 | $38 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 104 | 76 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 72 | 53 |
| Meloxicam | 66 | 49 |
| Mupirocin | 29 | 28 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 20 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 | 15 |
| Ibuprofen | 15 | — |
| Celecoxib | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34,613 across 29 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-21
- Last updated
- 2018-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Birch's NPI number?
- Christopher Birch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083989164, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Birch's specialty?
- Christopher Birch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Birch located?
- Christopher Birch's practice location on file with NPPES is 511 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
- What is Christopher Birch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Birch is (805) 963-9377.
- Does Christopher Birch accept Medicare?
- Christopher Birch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Birch's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Birch's NPI (1083989164) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.