Christopher Woodson, M.D.
NPI 1588861488 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Los Alamitos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Woodson, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Los Alamitos, CA (NPI 1588861488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588861488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A80613 (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
18 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
2,954 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 | 1,174 | $98 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 359 | $98 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 273 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 185 | $120 |
| Test Or Measurement for Functional Capacity, Each 15 Minutes97750 | 142 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 129 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 176 | 80 |
| Celecoxib | 91 | 42 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 66 | 65 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 20 |
| Ibuprofen/Famotidinebrand: Ibuprofen-Famotidine | 16 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 16 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$908 across 20 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
- 2007-07-03
- Last updated
- 2010-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Woodson's NPI number?
- Christopher Woodson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588861488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Woodson's specialty?
- Christopher Woodson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Woodson located?
- Christopher Woodson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3771 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3108.
- What is Christopher Woodson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Woodson is (562) 314-1400.
- Does Christopher Woodson accept Medicare?
- Christopher Woodson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Woodson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Woodson's NPI (1588861488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.