CHRISTOPHER P. AMES MD – NPI #1265485155
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

CHRISTOPHER AMES is a neurological surgeon located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265485155 to CHRISTOPHER AMES on May 19, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 09, 2007. 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 AMES below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER P. AMES

NPI Number
1265485155
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER P. AMES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
400 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143-2202
Phone: (415) 353-2739 Fax: (415) 353-2176
Mailing address
1635 DIVISADERO STREET, SUITE 625, BOX 1821
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143-0001
Phone: (415) 476-4029 Fax: (415) 476-4150
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER AMES

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00A602470
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
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 CA A60247

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1994
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 AMES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER
      1531 ESPLANADE
      CHICO, CA 95926
    • UCSF MEDICAL CENTER
      505 PARNASSUS AVE, BOX 0296
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

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