DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STAFFORD M.D.
NPI 1275613796
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Christopher Stafford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Stafford is 1275613796. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Q: What is Christopher Stafford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

34800 BOB WILSON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92134(619) 532-5990 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2024, Dec 15, 2021, Nov 5, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Christopher Michael Stafford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STAFFORD M.D. (NPI 1275613796) is an individual critical care medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A89274) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275613796

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STAFFORDCredential: M.D.

Location Address34800 BOB WILSON DRSan Diego, CA 92134-1098

Mailing Address34800 Bob Wilson DrSan Diego, CA 92134-1098 · (619) 532-5990

Phone(619) 532-5990

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1275613796 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0200X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A89274

Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A89274 (CA)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License A89274 (CA)

34800 BOB WILSON DR, San Diego, CA 92134

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902-5441 · Phone (843) 522-5775 · Fax (843) 522-5975

Location 23225 Chanate Road, Sutter Medical Center Santa RosaSanta Rosa, CA 95404 · Phone (707) 576-4000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Michael Stafford 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 ID4587767975

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070305000407

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Stafford reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Scripps Health

1.7 mi

Family Medicine

501 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 525/600
San Diego, CA 92103

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
1,598 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1881636108 (619) 278-3301

Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

5.0 mi

Emergency Medicine

7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1437103942 (858) 939-3400

Chest Medicine And Critical Care Medical Group, Inc.

5.1 mi

Pulmonary Disease

8008 FROST ST STE 401
San Diego, CA 92123

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
50 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1841292521 (858) 309-5931

Anesthesia & Analgesia Medical Group, Inc.

502 mi

Anesthesiology

2455 BENNETT VALLEY RD STE C219
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
140 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1659320984 (707) 522-1800

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

2,089 mi

Rural Health

1000 PINE STREET WEST
Varnville, SC 29944

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1831764927 (South Carolina)
212 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033175344 (803) 943-5228

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

131 services109 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

85 services37 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

51 services49 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

42 services31 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

32 services32 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

32 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92134 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

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$108.42 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 14

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers13 claims13 services$94.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers12 claims30 services$35.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers15 claims15 services$59.27 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers18 claims18 services$17.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers24 claims24 services$15.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers34 claims177 services$2.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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