Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christian Heywood, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Capitola, CA

  • NPI 1942469952
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4140 Jade St Ste 100
Capitola, CA 950103940
(831) 475-4024
fax (831) 475-4344
Additional location
1066 S Green Valley RD
Watsonville, CA 950764163
(831) 722-1444
Additional location
340 Dardanelli Ln Ste 10
Los Gatos, CA 950321418
(408) 412-8110

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2025
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A108711

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942469952. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
18,703
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$348,250
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg 16,296 22 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 457 318 $137
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 294 180 $77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 245 196 $98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 223 223 $178
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 196 149 $12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 181 80 $8
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 168 135 $55
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 125 109 $39
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 91 77 $109

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 779. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $21.43

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
140
Patients
109
Total drug cost
$671
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 47 27 $59
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 25 23 $142
Meloxicam Generic 23 18 $81
Cephalexin Generic 19 18 $167
Gabapentin Generic 14 12 $134
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 11 $88

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christian Heywood's medical specialty?
Dr. Christian Heywood practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Capitola, CA.
Where does Dr. Christian Heywood practice?
Dr. Christian Heywood practices at 4140 Jade St Ste 100, Capitola, CA 950103940. Office phone: 8314754024.
What is Dr. Christian Heywood's NPI?
Dr. Christian Heywood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942469952, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christian Heywood accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christian Heywood accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christian Heywood commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J7328); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.