Christopher Bird
NPI 1336793454 · Neurology Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Bird is a Neurology Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1336793454).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336793454
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A194074 (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
6 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
643 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 | 257 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 136 | $96 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 109 | $175 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 58 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 31 | $191 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 94 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 67 | 22 |
| Levetiracetam | 59 | 22 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 56 | 17 |
| Pregabalin | 54 | 15 |
| Topiramate | 22 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$662 across 37 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
- 2019-07-26
- Last updated
- 2024-03-11
- Certified
- 2023-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Bird's NPI number?
- Christopher Bird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336793454, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Bird's specialty?
- Christopher Bird is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Bird located?
- Christopher Bird's practice location on file with NPPES is 1033 Los Palos Dr Ste a, Salinas, CA 93901-3916.
- What is Christopher Bird's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Bird is (831) 757-2058.
- Does Christopher Bird accept Medicare?
- Christopher Bird is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Bird's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Bird's NPI (1336793454) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.