CHRISTOPHER J. COMBS M.D. – NPI #1205925468
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 COMBS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LAKEWOOD, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1205925468 to CHRISTOPHER COMBS on October 12, 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 19 years ago on Jul 08, 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 COMBS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER J. COMBS

NPI Number
1205925468
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER J. COMBS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5750 DOWNEY AVE STE 308
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712-1482
Phone: (562) 633-3787 Fax: (562) 633-1977
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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 A84702

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
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
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 COMBS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      3700 E SOUTH ST
      LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • GRANDCARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      3452 E FOOTHILL BLVD, SUITE 700A
      PASADENA, CA 91107

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