Doctor profile · Federal record

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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr, Dept Em #8676
San Diego, CA 921039000
(619) 543-6463
Additional location
10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 554-8860

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

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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.