Christopher Erik Birch, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Santa Barbara, CA

Christopher Erik Birch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Santa Barbara, California. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 511 Bath St, Santa Barbara, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 963-9377.

Christopher Erik Birch is licensed to practice in California (license number 155897) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083989164.

Contact Information

Christopher Erik Birch, MD
511 Bath St,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963-9377
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Erik Birch
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience12 Years
Location511 Bath St, Santa Barbara, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Erik Birch attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083989164
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/21/2012
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244531531
  • Enrollment ID: I20180710002047

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Erik Birch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083989164NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 155897 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalSanta barbara, CAHospital
Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta barbara, CAHospital
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage HospitalSolvang, CAHospital
Lompoc Valley Medical CenterLompoc, CAHospital
Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta maria, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc731583778821

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Erik Birch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699768903
PECOS PAC ID: 7315837788
Enrollment ID: O20040318000913
Entity NameOrthopedic Trauma Surgeons Of Northern California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821031741
PECOS PAC ID: 5698781938
Enrollment ID: O20060223000806

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Erik Birch is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Erik Birch, MD
511 Bath St,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3403

Ph: (805) 963-9377
Christopher Erik Birch, MD
511 Bath St,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Ph: (805) 963-9377

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