CHRISTOPHER M. DIEFENBACH MD – NPI #1437440070
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRISTOPHER DIEFENBACH is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FLAGSTAFF, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437440070 to CHRISTOPHER DIEFENBACH on May 01, 2011. 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 207XX0004X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 DIEFENBACH below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER M. DIEFENBACH

NPI Number
1437440070
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER M. DIEFENBACH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
107 E OAK AVE
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 779-7880 Fax: (928) 913-8801
1 Other location(s):
1485 N Turquoise Dr Ste 200
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-2000
Phone: (928) 774-7757
Fax: (928) 774-7767
Mailing address
1200 N BEAVER ST
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001-3118
Phone: (928) 213-6235 Fax: (928) 213-6292
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER DIEFENBACH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERCAQH13767358
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
207XX0004X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery (Primary)		 AZ 53879
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 AZ 53879

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
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
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 DIEFENBACH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTER
      1200 NORTH BEAVER STREET
      FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
    • VERDE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      269 SOUTH CANDY LANE
      COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326

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