Christopher Seaton, MD
NPI 1124518592 · Anesthesiology Physician · West Hollywood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124518592
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A177645 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
571 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 297 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 75 | $119 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 40 | $71 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 40 | $132 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 28 | $179 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 44 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 40 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 11 |
| Pregabalin | 19 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,952 across 129 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2801 Wilshire Blvd Ste aSanta Monica, CA 90403-4801Phone: (310) 574-2777
- 20 York StreetYnhh AnesthesiologyNew Haven, CT 06510-3220Phone: (203) 688-4242
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-11
- Last updated
- 2023-10-25
- Certified
- 2023-10-25
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.