Christopher Fosco, MD
NPI 1154678720 · Anesthesiology Physician · Ventura, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Fosco, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Ventura, CA (NPI 1154678720).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154678720
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A141708 (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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
155 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 35 | $67 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 28 | $30 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure Or Exam of Knee Joint Using an Endoscope01400 | 22 | $176 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Top of Arm Bone and Shoulder Joint01630 | 21 | $286 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 19 | $127 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 18 | $154 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$110 across 2 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 (1)
- 1000 W Carson St # 461Torrance, CA 90502-2004Phone: (310) 222-2700Fax: (310) 533-1841
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-08-13
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Fosco's NPI number?
- Christopher Fosco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154678720, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Fosco's specialty?
- Christopher Fosco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Fosco located?
- Christopher Fosco's practice location on file with NPPES is 147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA 93003-2809.
- What is Christopher Fosco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Fosco is (847) 436-0578.
- Does Christopher Fosco accept Medicare?
- Christopher Fosco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Fosco's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Fosco's NPI (1154678720) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.