Active NPI 1083989164 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Erik Birch , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Santa Barbara, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Birch, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Birch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 511 BATH ST.

Dr. Birch is affiliated with Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, established 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

511 Bath St

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Telephone 8059639377

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc Facility NPI 1699768903

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Santa Barbara, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -17.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

31 Specialists

Practicing in Santa Barbara, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

38.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Birch (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Santa Barbara Specialty Average (31.0 Years) 31.0 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	27,293	281	$0.60	$0.13
J7332 Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	11,917	161	$52.00	$10.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,370	827	$450.00	$134.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	957	453	$300.00	$95.36
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	676	345	$400.00	$118.75
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	386	292	$197.67	$51.91
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	374	254	$149.20	$37.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	323	215	$250.00	$74.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	257	257	$700.00	$172.92
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	209	198	$600.00	$185.47
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	168	162	$614.00	$141.11
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	128	123	$150.00	$52.32
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	123	119	$450.00	$32.42
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	103	97	$150.00	$36.51
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	88	87	$5650.00	$1276.20
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	88	84	$5650.00	$1286.02
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	87	79	$150.00	$44.82
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	81	62	$34.69	$9.66
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	56	30	$200.00	$66.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$450.00	$114.97
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	53	44	$24.69	$6.32
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	43	40	$50.00	$14.37
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	42	41	$850.00	$173.37
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	29	29	$150.00	$68.07
27134 Revision of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesis	14	14	$7950.00	$1900.27
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	14	13	$150.00	$51.67
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	13	12	$500.00	$55.78
27486 Revision of component of total knee joint prosthesis	12	12	$5850.00	$1417.10
27446 Repair of knee joint	11	11	$4850.00	$1159.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	11,699	136	$25.00	$8.97
J7332 Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,883	41	$52.00	$10.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,429	848	$450.00	$136.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	974	469	$300.00	$96.06
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	684	313	$400.00	$120.85
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	536	359	$195.80	$51.13
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	469	295	$147.65	$37.66
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	317	224	$34.69	$11.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	281	200	$250.00	$73.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	245	245	$700.20	$176.36
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	204	201	$149.51	$52.01
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	202	187	$614.00	$146.42
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	194	182	$600.00	$190.85
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	172	130	$24.69	$7.73
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	120	110	$150.00	$45.10
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	111	104	$5650.00	$1332.50
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	103	100	$5650.00	$1321.45
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	93	86	$147.85	$36.49
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	73	55	$200.00	$67.03
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	64	64	$450.00	$33.51
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	61	57	$50.00	$15.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$450.00	$116.28
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	52	48	$850.00	$179.17
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	21	21	$150.00	$52.23
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	15	15	$5000.00	$1236.41
27446 Repair of knee joint	14	13	$4850.00	$1195.80
27487 Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis	12	11	$7300.00	$1753.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	5,203	66	$25.00	$11.42
J7332 Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	4,422	69	$52.00	$23.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,237	746	$450.00	$139.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	620	352	$300.00	$98.63
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	579	258	$400.00	$122.82
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	544	365	$196.14	$50.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	367	235	$147.82	$37.17
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	253	187	$34.69	$10.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	241	241	$700.00	$180.53
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	177	163	$614.00	$150.10
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	174	161	$600.00	$194.86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	155	133	$250.00	$73.94
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	136	135	$150.00	$51.04
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	127	90	$24.69	$6.61
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	94	92	$5650.00	$1348.28
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	91	88	$150.00	$45.56
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	86	76	$5650.00	$1367.25
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	65	58	$200.00	$65.68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	42	40	$842.21	$207.04
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	38	38	$150.00	$36.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$450.00	$120.07
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	27	24	$150.00	$50.06
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	22	21	$50.00	$15.92
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	15	13	$500.00	$66.44
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	13	$4958.77	$1269.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7332 Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	7,600	92	$52.00	$25.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	873	596	$450.00	$140.47
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	832	11	$66.66	$31.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	700	408	$300.00	$99.54
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	549	225	$400.00	$118.66
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	534	343	$193.54	$49.03
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	320	197	$147.81	$36.02
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	214	151	$34.69	$10.52
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	186	155	$600.00	$194.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	179	179	$700.00	$181.32
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	176	127	$250.00	$72.66
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	162	155	$150.00	$49.55
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	123	81	$24.69	$5.67
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	110	14	$250.00	$75.31
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	82	72	$614.00	$152.22
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	79	71	$5650.00	$1372.48
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	79	75	$148.73	$43.74
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	77	72	$50.00	$16.14
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	68	68	$829.16	$209.35
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	68	65	$200.00	$64.02
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	61	52	$5650.00	$1332.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$450.00	$122.04
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	31	29	$150.00	$34.99
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	12	$150.00	$37.29
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	16	16	$4870.98	$1269.44
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$4605.00	$1300.33
27134 Revision of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesis	14	14	$7950.00	$2023.68
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	13	11	$400.00	$134.45
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	12	12	$150.00	$47.22
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	12	11	$500.00	$75.12
27137 Revision of hip joint prosthesis	12	11	$6150.00	$1521.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,202	44	$66.66	$33.59
J7332 Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,120	31	$52.00	$24.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	704	511	$450.00	$117.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	699	379	$300.00	$80.62
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	468	314	$195.51	$47.17
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	463	219	$400.00	$116.33
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	290	169	$146.90	$34.23
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	192	164	$600.00	$154.59
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	182	27	$250.00	$79.82
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	167	101	$24.69	$6.02
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	167	111	$34.69	$11.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	155	155	$700.00	$174.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	144	96	$250.00	$72.97
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	88	88	$150.00	$47.04
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	75	67	$148.67	$41.54
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	71	68	$52.11	$16.32
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	71	63	$614.00	$154.23
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	66	65	$200.00	$59.98
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	64	61	$5650.00	$1458.23
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	61	60	$817.84	$212.52
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	55	47	$5650.00	$1415.97
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	53	50	$146.23	$33.00
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	37	36	$500.00	$86.64
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	21	15	$400.00	$122.27
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	18	15	$150.00	$48.97
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	12	$144.12	$33.72
20680 Removal of deep implant from bone	15	12	$2650.00	$287.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$450.00	$116.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	761	479	$450.00	$114.40
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	502	258	$188.05	$42.18
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	299	142	$250.00	$67.62
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	280	55	$250.00	$78.81
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	264	134	$142.05	$31.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	264	180	$300.00	$78.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	171	171	$700.00	$172.85
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	152	116	$34.69	$12.08
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	138	89	$400.00	$103.10
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	127	122	$600.00	$153.79
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	107	104	$50.00	$15.97
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	95	87	$150.00	$38.92
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	92	88	$148.91	$43.10
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	86	85	$5650.00	$1411.22
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	73	56	$24.69	$6.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	67	66	$850.00	$209.18
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	50	36	$400.00	$111.69
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	50	22	$134.00	$30.72
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	44	43	$147.73	$31.74
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	43	43	$200.00	$56.08
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	32	29	$500.00	$97.33
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	32	30	$614.00	$151.17
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	30	28	$5650.00	$1410.43
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels	16	14	$150.00	$55.17
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$850.00	$216.50
20680 Removal of deep implant from bone	12	12	$2650.00	$255.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	70	$300.00	$80.26
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	59	36	$177.12	$39.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	56	30	$250.00	$73.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	38	$450.00	$119.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$700.00	$179.49
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	23	23	$150.00	$43.21
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	21	17	$150.00	$33.74
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	20	18	$150.00	$39.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$450.00	$118.52
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	19	15	$34.69	$13.20
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$850.00	$219.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA 155897

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc

511 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 931013403

Phone: 8059639377

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 09, 2018

Registered at 511 BATH ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (Tel: 8059639377)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 09, 2018

Registered at 511 BATH ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 931013403 (Tel: 8059639377)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 09, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #155897 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active March 21, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 21, 2012

Registered at 95 CARRIGAN DR, 436 STAFFORD HALL, BURLINGTON, VT 054051746 (Tel: 8026563806)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 21, 2012

Registered at 111 COLCHESTER AVE, BURLINGTON, VT 054011473

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 21, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BIRCH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 21, 2012

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 21, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083989164

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 21, 2012

Last Update: August 09, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

511 Bath St

Santa Barbara, CA 931013403

Phone: 8059639377

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