Active NPI 1851451439 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kristopher Lee Downing , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • La Jolla, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kristopher Downing, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in La Jolla, CA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Downing delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9834 GENESEE AVE.

Dr. Downing maintains professional affiliations with Ortho 1 Medical Group, Health Allies Clinic Inc, Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9834 Genesee Ave
Ste 228

La Jolla, CA 920371215

Telephone 8588241703

Fax 8584556473

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Envision Eye, A Professional Medical Corporation Facility NPI 1447215975

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs -1.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.6 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

56 Specialists

Practicing in La Jolla, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

63.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Downing (22 Years) 22 Yrs

La Jolla Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	151	54	$21.97	$7.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	61	$361.57	$136.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	90	68	$256.11	$97.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$463.07	$176.95
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	52	37	$108.79	$42.30
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	49	30	$67.35	$24.24
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	44	35	$499.25	$191.38
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	42	19	$122.24	$47.02
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	37	24	$156.70	$56.75
95852 Range of motion testing of hand	30	19	$56.37	$20.21
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	28	17	$104.71	$39.58
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	24	17	$251.88	$114.95
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	22	18	$163.91	$69.27
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	20	$655.00	$169.17
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$606.67	$231.99
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	17	13	$280.00	$117.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	136	50	$17.00	$6.55
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	92	56	$64.00	$23.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	68	$248.00	$97.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	68	$351.00	$136.83
95852 Range of motion testing of hand	70	46	$51.00	$19.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	55	40	$488.00	$191.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$451.00	$174.67
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	36	28	$159.00	$45.15
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	36	23	$103.00	$42.32
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	35	35	$594.00	$233.41
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	33	18	$115.00	$47.05
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	31	18	$152.00	$53.29
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	28	18	$244.00	$102.90
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	16	16	$224.44	$21.74
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	16	13	$272.00	$115.52
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$648.07	$179.33
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	13	12	$143.38	$15.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	147	66	$17.00	$6.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	109	74	$351.00	$138.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	74	$245.82	$98.43
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	86	57	$488.00	$194.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$451.00	$179.34
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	46	37	$159.00	$63.70
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	42	25	$115.00	$47.36
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	41	29	$152.00	$54.01
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	38	21	$103.00	$42.29
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	32	25	$64.00	$23.24
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	30	30	$594.00	$237.01
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	29	18	$244.00	$89.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	29	28	$555.21	$206.79
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	22	18	$272.00	$112.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$303.00	$121.02
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	16	15	$97.00	$39.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	151	59	$19.20	$7.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	82	$387.11	$140.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	106	74	$264.57	$99.04
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	89	56	$124.61	$63.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	68	68	$598.00	$180.34
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	47	23	$134.01	$46.12
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	38	25	$195.47	$52.15
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	37	37	$685.05	$209.34
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	31	25	$653.01	$64.03
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	28	20	$247.52	$117.62
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	28	21	$218.22	$95.02
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	27	19	$433.76	$195.13
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	26	17	$120.70	$41.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$308.46	$121.34
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	14	$100.98	$38.89
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$546.50	$237.74
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	12	12	$378.16	$22.50
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	12	11	$211.34	$91.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	154	44	$22.28	$7.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	57	$309.32	$80.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	57	$464.00	$116.67
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	62	38	$107.00	$62.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$708.00	$175.42
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	52	52	$820.31	$212.67
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	37	26	$887.44	$62.58
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	37	20	$254.00	$43.01
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	31	23	$251.68	$99.07
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	25	12	$208.00	$93.72
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	24	15	$180.00	$43.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	18	$192.00	$48.24
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$4367.09	$1209.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	140	81	$315.00	$75.82
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	80	49	$22.28	$6.79
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	60	45	$106.27	$59.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	38	$464.00	$110.98
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	38	32	$887.44	$58.87
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	37	29	$254.00	$48.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$708.00	$166.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$468.00	$110.37
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	11	$147.00	$31.75
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	18	$770.58	$202.20
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	18	13	$208.00	$81.13
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	18	12	$180.00	$38.74
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	17	14	$251.00	$93.85
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	16	13	$475.00	$22.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	66	$313.71	$71.56
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	82	29	$22.28	$7.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	43	$460.90	$105.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$468.00	$105.13
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	30	17	$390.00	$103.25
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	30	29	$763.17	$194.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	26	$192.00	$43.45
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	27	14	$180.00	$35.39
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	23	14	$155.00	$32.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$708.00	$160.56
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	19	19	$106.00	$32.77
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	18	15	$254.00	$45.83
76120 Imaging of organ	16	15	$282.25	$17.26
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	16	13	$124.69	$57.87
77071 Application of stress by physician for joint imaging	11	11	$629.00	$47.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	89	$314.02	$72.12
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	128	50	$22.28	$6.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	53	$461.57	$106.11
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	74	49	$390.00	$120.49
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	69	45	$153.07	$30.95
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	67	60	$106.00	$30.31
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	54	29	$147.39	$28.90
97760 Training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes	39	33	$473.00	$38.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	32	$189.84	$43.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$462.29	$106.12
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	32	14	$165.19	$33.27
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	28	20	$200.00	$71.78
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	28	20	$475.00	$23.53
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	27	$766.78	$195.96
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	23	19	$254.00	$50.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$694.05	$160.42
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	18	12	$887.44	$60.44
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	17	12	$159.00	$29.98
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	17	12	$223.00	$75.65
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation	16	15	$395.00	$14.66
76120 Imaging of organ	16	15	$235.25	$18.91
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	15	11	$252.00	$89.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA A106278

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License CA A106278

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA 921181943

Phone: 6195223600

Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 921232701

Phone: 8589393400

Health Allies Clinic Inc

5395 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 921231338

Phone: 8585985291

Ortho 1 Medical Group

5643 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 921117903

Phone: 8584559942

Secondary Practice Locations

750 Medical Center Ct Ste 14

Chula Vista, CA 919116634

Phone: 8588241703

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Steven Tradonsky , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1013910900

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Braden Mcknight , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1366983587

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1396185161

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Adam Levie

Physical Therapist

NPI 1396489100

Dr. John Serocki , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1679574743

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Andry , MD, MS, BS

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1679726103

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Science, Bachelor of Science

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location June 25, 2019

Registered at 9834 GENESEE AVE, STE 228, LA JOLLA, CA 920371215 (Tel: 8588241703)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2019

Registered at 4445 EASTGATE MALL, STE 105, SAN DIEGO, CA 921211979 (Tel: 8584126080)

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A106278 in CA)

✅

NPI Profile Active September 07, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location September 07, 2010

Registered at 955 LANE AVE, SUITE 200, CHULA VISTA, CA 919144525 (Tel: 6194213400)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2010

Registered at 955 LANE AVE, SUITE 200, CHULA VISTA, CA 919144525 (Tel: 6194213400)

👤

Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 07, 2010

Recorded as KRISTOPHER DOWNING, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 07, 2010

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A106278 in CA)

🟢

Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews

No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Kristopher Downing. Be the first to share your experience!

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851451439

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 12, 2006

Last Update: June 25, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4445 Eastgate Mall, Ste 105

San Diego, CA 921211979

Phone: 8584126080

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.