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- 7320 216Th St Sw, Suite 320, Edmonds, WA 98026
About Dr. Christal
Aric A. Christal, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Edmonds, WA specializing in orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. Aric trained at University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. Aric is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Aric provided 5,168 services to 1,151 patients. The services billed most often include injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1770699159.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (425) 673-3900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7320 216TH ST SW SUITE 320
Edmonds, WA 98026
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,168 services · 1,151 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
144 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
49 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
107 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
101 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
61 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | Imaging | 73590 |
58 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of thigh bone, 1 view | Imaging | 73551 |
55 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | Imaging | 76000 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 4 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 4
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Aric A. Christal's specialty?
Aric A. Christal is an orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgeon in Edmonds, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Aric A. Christal?
Aric A. Christal is listed at 7320 216Th St Sw Suite 320, Edmonds, WA 98026. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Aric A. Christal?
The number on file is (425) 673-3900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Aric A. Christal?
Aric A. Christal's National Provider Identifier is 1770699159. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Aric A. Christal's education?
Aric A. Christal attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Aric A. Christal have?
Aric A. Christal has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Aric A. Christal known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Aric A. Christal performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services by physician or other qualified health care professional, first 20 minutes per calendar month and device supply with scheduled recording and transmission for remote monitoring of musculoskeletal system, per 30 days, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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