Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Coufal, M.D.

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Walnut Creek, CA

  • NPI 1467402859
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2625 Shadelands Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 945982512
(925) 939-8585
fax (925) 933-2709
Mailing address
Po Box 31396
Walnut Creek, CA 945988396

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 16, 2020
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0801X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A66062

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467402859. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
606
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$112,468
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 197 107 $106
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 73 73 $144
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 62 40 $58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 60 47 $151
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 44 16 $43
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 33 12 $46
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 33 33 $191
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 25 17 $41
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views 24 11 $43
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement 20 20 $1,354

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Walnut Creek Orthopaedic Trauma Physician, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$127
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, INC. 1 $109.01
Bioventus LLC 1 $18.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$127

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
119
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$2,640
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 35 17 $537
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 18 0 $382
Celecoxib Generic 17 0 $773
Cephalexin Generic 13 13 $65
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 0 $230
Tramadol Hcl Generic 12 0 $81
Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 11 0 $571

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Coufal's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Coufal practices Orthopaedic Trauma Physician in Walnut Creek, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Coufal practice?
Dr. Christopher Coufal practices at 2625 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 945982512. Office phone: 9259398585.
What is Dr. Christopher Coufal's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Coufal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467402859, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Coufal accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Christopher Coufal does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Coufal commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.