Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Ames, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · San Francisco, CA
- NPI 1265485155
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
400 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 941432202
(415) 353-2739
fax (415) 353-2176 - Mailing address
-
1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 625, Box 1821
San Francisco, CA 941430001
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 9, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A60247
- Medicaid
- CA #00A602470
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265485155. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,459
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$531,743
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 838 | 97 | $278 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 87 | 87 | $150 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 69 | 65 | $74 | |
22848 |
Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones | 65 | 64 | $314 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 63 | 63 | $110 | |
22612 |
Fusion of spine in lower back | 54 | 53 | $953 | |
22843 |
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments | 48 | 48 | $727 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 44 | 44 | $92 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 34 | 31 | $266 | |
22844 |
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 13 or more spine bone segments | 33 | 32 | $811 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,165,780
Transactions
429
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 328 | $690,206.43 | |
| Hyhte Holdings Inc. | 1 | $186,111.77 | |
| DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. | 12 | $175,300.01 | |
| Alphatec Spine, Inc | 36 | $54,685.19 | |
| Carlsmed, Inc. | 32 | $24,281.87 | |
| Globus Medical, Inc. | 4 | $19,740.35 | |
| icotec Medical Inc. | 9 | $12,316.52 | |
| Medical Device Business Services, Inc. | 4 | $1,866.68 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $1,200.00 | |
| Carbofix Spine Inc | 1 | $70.74 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
87
Patients
62
Total drug cost
$3,034
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 34 | 20 | $586 |
| Baclofen | Generic | 29 | 18 | $482 |
| Naloxone Hcl | Generic | 24 | 24 | $1,966 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Ames's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Ames practices Neurological Surgery Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ames practice?
Dr. Christopher Ames practices at 400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 941432202. Office phone: 4153532739.
What is Dr. Christopher Ames's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Ames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265485155, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Ames accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Ames accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Ames commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.