CHRISTOPHER FOSS MD – NPI #1629431044
Internal Medicine

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHRISTOPHER FOSS is a physician located in SANTA CLARITA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1629431044 to CHRISTOPHER FOSS on April 02, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0003X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 13, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER FOSS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER FOSS

NPI Number
1629431044
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER FOSS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
25751 MCBEAN PKWY
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91355-3701
Phone: (661) 839-1801 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 31309
LOS ANGELES, CA 90031-0309
Phone: (661) 839-1801 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 13, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER FOSS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidCACF3232267556
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RH0003X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology (Primary)		 CA A155463
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 CA A155463

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2016
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER FOSS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAC+USC MEDICAL CENTER
      1200 N STATE ST, ROOM C2K100
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
    • PIH HEALTH HOSPITAL-WHITTIER
      12401 WASHINGTON BLVD
      WHITTIER, CA 90602
    • PIH HOSPITAL - DOWNEY
      11500 BROOKSHIRE AVENUE
      DOWNEY, CA 90241

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