CHRISTOPHER COUFAL M.D. – NPI #1467402859
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRISTOPHER COUFAL is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WALNUT CREEK, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1467402859 to CHRISTOPHER COUFAL on May 10, 2006. 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 207XX0801X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Sep 16, 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 COUFAL below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER COUFAL

NPI Number
1467402859
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER COUFAL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2625 SHADELANDS DR
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-2512
Phone: (925) 939-8585 Fax: (925) 933-2709
Mailing address
PO BOX 31396
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-8396
Phone: (925) 939-8585 Fax: (925) 933-2709
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 16, 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
207XX0801X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma (Primary)		 CA A66062
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 CA A66062

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
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON - Graduated 1992
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 COUFAL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
      1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
      WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
    • SUTTER DELTA MEDICAL CENTER
      3901 LONE TREE WAY
      ANTIOCH, CA 94509

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