Christopher Lane, MD
NPI 1598736779 · Trauma Surgery Physician · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Lane, MD is a Trauma Surgery Physician provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1598736779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598736779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Trauma Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A61513 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
420 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 192 | $217 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 80 | $81 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 51 | $51 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Chest76604 | 38 | $27 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 36 | $29 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 23 | $85 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 across 1 record (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
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2025-06-26
- Certified
- 2025-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Lane's NPI number?
- Christopher Lane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598736779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Lane's specialty?
- Christopher Lane is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Trauma Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Lane located?
- Christopher Lane's practice location on file with NPPES is 999 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705-3528.
- What is Christopher Lane's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Lane is (714) 954-1182.
- Does Christopher Lane accept Medicare?
- Christopher Lane is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Lane's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Lane's NPI (1598736779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.