Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sonya Christianson, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1871751073
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4077 5Th Ave
San Diego, CA 921032105
(858) 678-6550
Mailing address
10140 Campus Point Dr
San Diego, CA 921211520

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 3, 2020
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QH0002X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A103850

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871751073. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
468
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$52,023
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 136 121 $78
99498 Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 125 116 $74
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 118 114 $179
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 89 58 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sonya Christianson's medical specialty?
Dr. Sonya Christianson practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Sonya Christianson practice?
Dr. Sonya Christianson practices at 4077 5Th Ave, San Diego, CA 921032105. Office phone: 8586786550.
What is Dr. Sonya Christianson's NPI?
Dr. Sonya Christianson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871751073, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sonya Christianson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sonya Christianson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sonya Christianson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99498); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.