David Christian, MD
NPI 1487115648 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Rancho Mirage, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Christian, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Rancho Mirage, CA (NPI 1487115648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487115648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A202391 (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 tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,334 across 22 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)
- 45280 Seeley Dr Fl 2La Quinta, CA 92253-6834Phone: (760) 568-2684Fax: (760) 341-5832
- 151 S Sunrise Way Ste 100Palm Springs, CA 92262-0129Phone: (760) 568-2684Fax: (760) 341-5832
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-28
- Last updated
- 2025-08-07
- Certified
- 2025-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Christian's NPI number?
- David Christian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487115648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Christian's specialty?
- David Christian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Christian located?
- David Christian's practice location on file with NPPES is 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Harry and Diane Rinker Blg, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
- What is David Christian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Christian is (760) 568-2684.
- Does David Christian accept Medicare?
- David Christian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Christian's NPI active?
- Yes — David Christian's NPI (1487115648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.