Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout CROSBY
Christopher V Crosby, M.D., PhD is a healthcare provider in La Mesa, CA specializing in dermatology. Christopher trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. Christopher is also listed as specializing in mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 2,397 Medicare patients across 3,974 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (619) 462-1670
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8860 CENTER DR SUITE 300
La Mesa, CA 91942
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,974 services · 2,397 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
921 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
308 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
260 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
185 |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
109 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
109 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
78 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
68 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
56 |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
53 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatology specialists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other dermatology specialists in La Mesa 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Crosby's specialty?
Dr. Crosby is a dermatology in La Mesa, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DERMATOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Crosby?
Dr. Crosby is listed at 8860 CENTER DR SUITE 300, La Mesa, CA 91942. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Crosby?
The number on file is (619) 462-1670. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Crosby's NPI number?
Dr. Crosby's National Provider Identifier is 1497931380. 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 Dr. Crosby's medical education?
Dr. Crosby attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Crosby been practicing?
Dr. Crosby has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Crosby known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Crosby performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, 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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