DR. CHRISTOPHER TOSOONIAN VANLEY M.D.
NPI 1043318512
Pathology - Dermatopathology in Laguna Beach, CA

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
31872 COAST HWY, SOUTH COAST MEDICAL CENTER, PATHOLOGY DEPT, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651(949) 499-7181(949) 499-7248 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 20, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Tosoonian Vanley M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRISTOPHER TOSOONIAN VANLEY M.D. (NPI 1043318512) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Laguna Beach, California, licensed in California (C0038111) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043318512
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZD0900X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER TOSOONIAN VANLEYCredential: M.D.
Location Address31872 COAST HWY, SOUTH COAST MEDICAL CENTER, PATHOLOGY DEPTLaguna Beach, CA 92651
Mailing Address460 El Camino Del MarLaguna Beach, CA 92651 · (949) 494-0102 · Fax (949) 494-5950
Fax(949) 499-7248
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 20, 2007
NPI 1043318512 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZD0900X
License Licensed in CA · C0038111
Definition

A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.

31872 COAST HWY, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Other Identifiers 6

Other00C381110Blue Cross
Medicare UPINA36845CA
Medicaid00C381110CA
Medicare PINWC38111ACA
OtherC38111CA · State License Number
Other00C381110Blue Shield

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Tosoonian Vanley M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729178777
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071214000422
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 18

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
767 services368 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
338 services153 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
167 services54 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307
A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.
123 services56 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
105 services77 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304
A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.
74 services67 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92651 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75.71
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

General Acute Care Hospital
31872 COAST HWY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Psychiatric Unit
31872 COAST HWY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Anesthesiology
31872 COAST HWY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Anesthesiology
31872 COAST HWY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Anesthesiology
31872 COAST HWY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Dietitian, Registered
31872 COAST HWY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Nurse Practitioner
31872 COAST HWY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Emergency Medicine
31872 COAST HWY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1043318512, enumerated as an "individual" on September 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 31872 COAST HWY SOUTH COAST MEDICAL CENTER, PATHOLOGY DEPT LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 and the phone number is (949) 499-7181.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZD0900X and a focus in Dermatopathology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.