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- 550 Water St Ste A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
About Christopher Xiao
Christopher Xiao practices otolaryngology (ent) in Santa Cruz, CA. Christopher is a 2016 graduate of Boston University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,836 Medicare patients across 4,574 services. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124480736.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (831) 476-4414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
550 WATER ST STE A
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,574 services · 1,836 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
204 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
74 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
68 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface | Procedure | 11000 |
65 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,344 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
628 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
494 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
233 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for hearing various pitches using earphone | Treatment | 92552 |
137 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition | Treatment | 92556 |
135 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 otolaryngology specialists in Santa Cruz 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christopher Xiao's specialty?
Christopher Xiao is an otolaryngology (ent) in Santa Cruz, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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Where can I find Christopher Xiao?
Christopher Xiao is listed at 550 Water St Ste A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Christopher Xiao?
The number on file is (831) 476-4414. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Christopher Xiao's NPI number?
Christopher Xiao's National Provider Identifier is 1124480736. 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 Christopher Xiao's education?
Christopher Xiao attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher Xiao been practicing?
Christopher Xiao has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christopher Xiao known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher Xiao performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christopher Xiao confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher Xiao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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