Christine Morton, MD
NPI 1851589410 · Otolaryngology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Morton, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1851589410).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851589410
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A90510 (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
1,341 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 | 315 | $137 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 275 | $177 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 250 | $210 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 205 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 139 | $97 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 93 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 168 | 78 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 67 | 32 |
| Mupirocin | 39 | 24 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 21 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 16 |
| Nystatin | 19 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 19 | 17 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
- 2007-10-09
- Last updated
- 2020-01-29
- Certified
- 2020-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Morton's NPI number?
- Christine Morton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851589410, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Morton's specialty?
- Christine Morton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christine Morton located?
- Christine Morton's practice location on file with NPPES is 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1035.
- What is Christine Morton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Morton is (858) 554-8964.
- Does Christine Morton accept Medicare?
- Christine Morton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Morton's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Morton's NPI (1851589410) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.