CHRISTOPHER G. GORING MD – NPI #1164510855
Orthopaedic Surgery

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRISTOPHER GORING is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LYNWOOD, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164510855 to CHRISTOPHER GORING on October 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jan 17, 2020. 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 GORING below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER G. GORING

NPI Number
1164510855
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER G. GORING
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3628 E IMPERIAL HWY STE 300
LYNWOOD, CA 90262-2646
Phone: (310) 900-4788 Fax: (310) 900-4787
1 Other location(s):
2200 W 3rd St Ste 400
Los Angeles, CA 90057-1937
Phone: (213) 484-7600
Fax: (213) 484-7566
Mailing address
PO BOX 3129
TORRANCE, CA 90510-3129
Phone: (310) 792-3914 Fax: (855) 898-4055
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 17, 2020

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 CA C55914

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
YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER GORING is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      1225 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
    • SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
      3630 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
      LYNWOOD, CA 90262

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