Karl Christoffersen, MD is an orthopaedic surgery in Santa Cruz, CA with 33 years of experience. The provider is an orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. Karl Christoffersen, MD NPI is 1407835556. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.
The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.
Education
Medical School: SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1991
The provider's business location address is:
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA
ZIP 95065-815
Phone: (831) 477-2325
The NPI 1407835556 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.
The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS:J3301)
- Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule (HCPCS:20610)
- Repair of knee joint (HCPCS:27447)
The enumeration date for this NPI number is 1/16/2006 and was last updated on 1/3/2012.