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Chris Ells, L.AC.
NPI 1235380197 · Acupuncturist · Santa Cruz, CA
Chris Ells, L.AC. is a Acupuncturist provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1235380197).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235380197
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- AcupuncturistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- L.AC.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AC 8329 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
Detailed profile(86/100 index)
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
632 Frederick St
Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2203
Phone: (831) 345-8895
Street-level locationGet directions
Mailing address
Po Box 1342
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1342
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-08
- Last updated
- 2008-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chris Ells's NPI number?
- Chris Ells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235380197, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chris Ells's specialty?
- Chris Ells is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acupuncturist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Chris Ells located?
- Chris Ells's practice location on file with NPPES is 632 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2203.
- What is Chris Ells's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chris Ells is (831) 345-8895.
- Is Chris Ells's NPI active?
- Yes — Chris Ells's NPI (1235380197) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.