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Dr. Christopher Tainter, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Critical Care (Intensivists)) · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · San Diego, CA
- NPI 1962660803
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 85.4 / 100 · 2023
- 19 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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200 W Arbor Dr, Dept Em #8676
San Diego, CA 921039000
(619) 543-6463 - Additional location
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10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 554-8860
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 2, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- California #A131390 · Guam #M-2401 · Guam #MTL-2023-015
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962660803. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
100
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$18,354
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 60 | 23 | $214 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 29 | 17 | $121 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 11 | 11 | $179 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 130 peers in San Diego Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Tainter's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Tainter practices Emergency Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Tainter practice?
Dr. Christopher Tainter practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 6195436463.
What is Dr. Christopher Tainter's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Tainter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962660803, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Tainter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Tainter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Tainter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.