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Based in San Diego, CA, Christopher Todd Behr, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Christopher graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1991. Christopher is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic sports medicine, orthopaedic surgery, and orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery.
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What kind of doctor is Dr. Behr?
Dr. Behr is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Behr's address?
Dr. Behr is listed at 4060 4TH AVE STE 700, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Behr?
The number on file is (619) 299-8500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Behr?
Dr. Behr's National Provider Identifier is 1295797793. 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
Where did Dr. Behr train?
Dr. Behr attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Behr have?
Dr. Behr has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Behr perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Behr performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (619) 299-8500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4060 4TH AVE STE 700
San Diego, CA 92103
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
797 services · 552 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
137 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
18 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
52 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
37 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
30 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
97 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
53 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
170 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
78 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
69 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons in San Diego 8
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Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
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Class of 1991 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
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Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.