DAVID R. CHRISTIAN MD – NPI #1487115648
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.
DAVID CHRISTIAN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in RANCHO MIRAGE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487115648 to DAVID CHRISTIAN on March 28, 2019. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.
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NPI Profile for
DAVID R. CHRISTIAN
(more than 7 years ago)
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 Phone: (760) 568-2684 Fax: (760) 341-5832
2 Other location(s):
LA Quinta, CA 92253-6834
Phone: (760) 568-2684
Fax: (760) 341-5832
Palm Springs, CA 92262-0129
Phone: (760) 568-2684
Fax: (760) 341-5832
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-1058 Phone: (760) 568-2684 Fax: (760) 415-8323
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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 | A202391 |
| 207XS0114X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery |
CA | A202391 |
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.
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