Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Aric Christal, M.D.

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Edmonds, WA

  • NPI 1770699159
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7320 216Th St Sw, Suite 320
Edmonds, WA 980268006
(425) 673-3900
fax (425) 673-3910
Mailing address
805 Madison St, Suite 901
Seattle, WA 981041172

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 2, 2011
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0114X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Washington #MD60217236 · Washington #ML20008199 · North Carolina #2010-00363
Medicaid (2)
SC #NC1096 · NC #5914257

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770699159. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,624
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$201,552
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0665 Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg 1,551 57 $0
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 712 87 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 222 177 $90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 175 144 $123
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 156 96 $73
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 126 99 $47
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 122 96 $47
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 90 68 $34
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 71 57 $32
73551 X-ray of thigh bone, 1 view 70 56 $30

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Edmonds Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 164. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$54,023
Transactions
64
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 54 $46,718.43
Avanos Medical 5 $7,189.39
Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. 4 $84.60
Pfizer INC. 1 $30.93

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$26,089
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$13,153
Honoraria
$7,110
Travel and Lodging
$5,592
Food and Beverage
$2,079

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,079
Patients
847
Total drug cost
$5,956
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 190 118 $1,313
Meloxicam Generic 166 130 $1,085
Amoxicillin Generic 141 73 $160
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 141 136 $1,078
Mupirocin Generic 139 135 $1,393
Cephalexin Generic 123 104 $386
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 94 89 $145
Tramadol Hcl Generic 33 18 $95
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 19 16 $198
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 17 12 $20

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Aric Christal's medical specialty?
Dr. Aric Christal practices Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Edmonds, WA.
Where does Dr. Aric Christal practice?
Dr. Aric Christal practices at 7320 216Th St Sw, Edmonds, WA 980268006. Office phone: 4256733900.
What is Dr. Aric Christal's NPI?
Dr. Aric Christal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770699159, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Aric Christal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Aric Christal accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Aric Christal commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg (HCPCS J0665); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.