CHRISTIAN J. HIRSCH M.D. PC – NPI #1871602789
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

CHRISTIAN HIRSCH is a colon & rectal surgeon located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871602789 to CHRISTIAN HIRSCH on August 30, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 06, 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 CHRISTIAN HIRSCH below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTIAN J. HIRSCH

NPI Number
1871602789
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTIAN J. HIRSCH
Credentials
M.D. PC
Primary location
5802 SARATOGA BLVD STE 120
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414-4253
Phone: (361) 881-3582 Fax: (361) 881-3584
5 Other location(s):
13814 Captain Kidd Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78418-6381
Phone: (917) 544-1369
3302 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-1821
Phone: (361) 443-8825
Fax: (800) 655-2081
5802 Saratoga Blvd Ste 130
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4252
Phone: (361) 696-6203
613 Elizabeth St Ste 502
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2224
Phone: (361) 883-3831
7121 S Padre Island Dr Ste 112
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-4939
Phone: (361) 299-0250
Fax: (361) 299-0255
Mailing address
13814 CAPTAIN KIDD DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78418-6381
Phone: (917) 544-1369 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 06, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTIAN HIRSCH

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNA HMONY1733914
otherAETNA PPO#NY5989636
otherEMPIRE BCBS #NY2J6581
otherGHI PPO#NY0192217
otherHEALTHNET ID#NY6C1591
otherOXFORD ID#NYP927644
otherTAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERNY260874829
medicaidNY01884335
medicaidTX463151701
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 NY 204067
208600000X
- Surgery		 TX T5124

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

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
CHRISTIAN HIRSCH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI
      600 ELIZABETH STREET
      CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
    • CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE
      6629 WOODRIDGE ROAD
      CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414
    • SOUTH TEXAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      6130 PARKWAY DRIVE
      CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414

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