Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Ornelas, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (CMS: Interventional Pain Management) · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1568637239
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1450 San Pablo St, Suite 5400
Los Angeles, CA 900334500
(323) 442-5300
Mailing address
Po Box 31309
Los Angeles, CA 900310309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2023
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208VP0014X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A112082

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568637239. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,308
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$429,910
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 955 50 $0
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 593 312 $134
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 588 346 $104
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 353 267 $141
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 334 334 $140
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 206 206 $175
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 160 128 $99
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 136 69 $99
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 126 15 $1
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 123 59 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Los Angeles Interventional Pain Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 370. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$736
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 6 $259.72
Boston Scientific Corporation 4 $227.59
Biotronik Nro, INC. 1 $154.20
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $94.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$736

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
159
Patients
87
Total drug cost
$2,185
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 108 64 $803
Methylprednisolone Generic 23 23 $258
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 17 0 $798
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 11 0 $325

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Ornelas's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Ornelas practices Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ornelas practice?
Dr. Christopher Ornelas practices at 1450 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 900334500. Office phone: 3234425300.
What is Dr. Christopher Ornelas's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Ornelas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568637239, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Ornelas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Ornelas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Ornelas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.