Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Stafford, M.D.
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Critical Care (Intensivists)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · San Diego, CA
- NPI 1275613796
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 921341098
(619) 532-5990 - Additional location
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955 Ribaut RD
Beaufort, SC 299025441
(843) 522-5775
fax (843) 522-5975 - Additional location
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3225 Chanate Road, Sutter Medical Center Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 576-4000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 18, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A89274
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275613796. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
978
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$113,514
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 301 | 183 | $119 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 223 | 85 | $201 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 71 | 42 | $75 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 69 | 61 | $123 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 61 | 61 | $154 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 58 | 55 | $85 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 52 | 52 | $10 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 51 | 51 | $11 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 51 | 51 | $8 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 28 | 28 | $105 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 22 peers in this city , average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$55
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. | 1 | $31.15 | |
| Inari Medical, Inc. | 1 | $23.50 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
721
Patients
229
Total drug cost
$348,803
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 130 | 36 | $132,587 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 107 | 46 | $4,200 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 87 | 26 | $51,050 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 86 | 28 | $55,265 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 53 | 28 | $391 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 53 | 13 | $37,295 |
| Bevespi Aerosphere (Glycopyrrolate/Formoterol Fum) | Brand | 34 | 11 | $19,984 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 30 | 13 | $477 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 27 | 14 | $1,354 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 26 | 14 | $402 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Stafford's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Stafford practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Stafford practice?
Dr. Christopher Stafford practices at 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 921341098. Office phone: 6195325990.
What is Dr. Christopher Stafford's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Stafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275613796, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Stafford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Stafford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Stafford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.