Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Christian, M.D.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Santa Monica, CA

  • NPI 1285825158
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 30.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 985W
Santa Monica, CA 904042155
(310) 828-5888
fax (310) 829-1720

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 23, 2019
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0120X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A100485

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285825158. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,110
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$404,660
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 709 128 $122
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 448 369 $140
92134 Imaging of retina 324 246 $44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 302 156 $138
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 251 186 $99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 239 152 $40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 221 148 $98
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 127 118 $69
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 95 60 $369
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 86 86 $166

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 182. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$50
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Optos, Inc. 2 $50.03

By nature of payment

Entertainment
$50

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,201
Patients
370
Total drug cost
$185,047
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 244 52 $3,864
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 186 122 $11,092
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 171 49 $6,588
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 140 28 $73,114
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 76 16 $2,395
Timolol Maleate Generic 73 18 $1,079
Gatifloxacin Generic 69 33 $3,941
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 51 40 $4,245
Brinzolamide Generic 40 0 $13,482
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 34 0 $35,773

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. William Christian's medical specialty?
Dr. William Christian practices Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Santa Monica, CA.
Where does Dr. William Christian practice?
Dr. William Christian practices at 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 985W, Santa Monica, CA 904042155. Office phone: 3108285888.
What is Dr. William Christian's NPI?
Dr. William Christian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285825158, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Christian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Christian accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Christian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS 68761); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.