CHRISTOPHER KURNIK M.D. – NPI #1235663857
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRISTOPHER KURNIK is an orthopaedic surgeon located in EL DORADO HILLS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235663857 to CHRISTOPHER KURNIK on April 20, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 29, 2025. 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 KURNIK below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER KURNIK

NPI Number
1235663857
Enumeration Date

(more than 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER KURNIK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5137 GOLDEN FOOTHILL PKWY STE 120
EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9671
Phone: (530) 344-2070 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
MSC Orthopedics 1
University of New Mexico
abluquerque, NM 87131
Phone: (775) 560-4121
455 Saint Michaels Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87505-7601
Phone: (505) 913-3361
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 29, 2025

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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
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 CA A191395

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
3001 BROADMOOR BLVD NE,
RIO RANCHO, NM 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
933 BRADBURY DR SE STE 2222,
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2017
Accepts Medicare
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Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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