Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Katsura, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1568704914
- 13 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
UCLA Emergency Medicine, 924 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 900950001
(310) 794-0585 - Additional location
-
10350 E Dakota Ave
Denver, CO 802471314
(303) 338-4545
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 25, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A132868 · Colorado #DR.0074470
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568704914. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
75
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$9,347
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 37 | 37 | $125 | |
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 20 | 20 | $181 | |
99441 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | 18 | 18 | $62 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 185 peers in Los Angeles Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
458
Patients
454
Total drug cost
$7,217
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | Generic | 78 | 78 | $704 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 63 | 63 | $628 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 50 | 50 | $341 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 41 | 41 | $668 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 38 | 38 | $265 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir) | Brand | 30 | 30 | $504 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 20 | 20 | $185 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 20 | 19 | $321 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 19 | 19 | $134 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 18 | 18 | $241 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Katsura's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Katsura practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Katsura practice?
Dr. Christopher Katsura practices at UCLA Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 900950001. Office phone: 3107940585.
What is Dr. Christopher Katsura's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Katsura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568704914, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Katsura accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Christopher Katsura does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Katsura commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99441). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.