Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Chisholm, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Interventional Pain Management) · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Pain Medicine Physician · Anesthesiology Physician · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Poway, CA

  • NPI 1538173950
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 7 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15725 Pomerado RD, Suite 107
Poway, CA 920642068
(858) 453-7700
fax (858) 947-3828
Additional location
16466 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 150
San Diego, CA 921282522
(858) 571-3630
Additional location
5360 Jackson Dr Ste 100
La Mesa, CA 919423012
(858) 571-3630
Show 4 more locations
Additional location
5395 Ruffin RD Ste 204
San Diego, CA 921231338
(085) 857-1363
Additional location
750 MED Ctr CT Ste 14B
Chula Vista, CA 919116634
(858) 571-3630
Additional location
8996 Miramar RD Ste 308
San Diego, CA 921264463
(858) 571-3630
Additional location
1111 E McDowell RD
Phoenix, AZ 850062612
(817) 767-6168
Mailing address
Po Box 501724
San Diego, CA 921501724

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 12, 2025
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A86646 · Arizona #67636

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538173950. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
591
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$72,798
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 313 84 $136
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 51 33 $12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 30 25 $97
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 29 19 $102
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 26 21 $136
63650 Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin 22 11 $343
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 22 22 $177
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 21 12 $190
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 19 11 $57
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 16 11 $135

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Poway Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 45. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$221
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 4 $192.31
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $28.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$221

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
631
Patients
76
Total drug cost
$39,546
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 148 24 $5,542
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 120 19 $2,379
Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 60 0 $2,000
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 46 0 $2,488
Diazepam Generic 45 33 $275
Gabapentin Generic 42 0 $1,345
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 27 0 $600
Baclofen Generic 26 0 $563
Pregabalin Generic 22 0 $1,094
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 19 0 $506

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Chisholm's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Chisholm practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Poway, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Chisholm practice?
Dr. Christopher Chisholm practices at 15725 Pomerado RD, Poway, CA 920642068. Office phone: 8584537700.
What is Dr. Christopher Chisholm's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Chisholm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538173950, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Chisholm accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Chisholm accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Chisholm commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (HCPCS 80305); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.