Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Hamilton, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1598795130
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5201 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 933090421
(661) 328-5565
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400
Los Angeles, CA 900455631

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 16, 2025
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G76486

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598795130. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
747
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$129,114
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 171 133 $129
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 108 84 $37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 98 76 $92
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 64 11 $1
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 45 34 $6
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 36 31 $48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 28 28 $172
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 23 19 $44
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 21 19 $72
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 21 19 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Bakersfield Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 214. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,565
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Arthrex, INC. 16 $2,072.31
Cornerstone Medical Associates, INC. 3 $492.71

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,457
Food and Beverage
$1,108

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
181
Patients
74
Total drug cost
$1,291
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 67 31 $217
Naproxen Generic 39 14 $207
Ibuprofen Generic 29 18 $169
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 26 11 $273
Celecoxib Generic 20 0 $425

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Hamilton's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Hamilton practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Hamilton practice?
Dr. Christopher Hamilton practices at 5201 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 933090421. Office phone: 6613285565.
What is Dr. Christopher Hamilton's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Hamilton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598795130, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Hamilton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Hamilton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Hamilton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.