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- 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
About Dr. Vin-Christian
Based in Palo Alto, CA, Kirsten Vin-Christian, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under micrographic dermatologic surgery (mds). Kirsten graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1993. Kirsten is also listed as specializing in dermatology. Medicare claims data shows Kirsten provided 905 services to 713 patients. The services billed most often include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks, and complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm. NPI 1598838633 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Contact Information
- (650) 321-4121
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Practice Locations
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
905 services · 713 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
299 | As often as other peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
207 | More often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
88 | More often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
78 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm | Procedure | 13131 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm | Procedure | 13151 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13101 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
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
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Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 2
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Class of 1993 at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kirsten Vin-Christian's specialty?
Kirsten Vin-Christian is a micrographic dermatologic surgery (mds) in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kirsten Vin-Christian?
Kirsten Vin-Christian is listed at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kirsten Vin-Christian?
The number on file is (650) 321-4121. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kirsten Vin-Christian?
Kirsten Vin-Christian's National Provider Identifier is 1598838633. 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 Kirsten Vin-Christian's education?
Kirsten Vin-Christian attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kirsten Vin-Christian have?
Kirsten Vin-Christian has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kirsten Vin-Christian known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kirsten Vin-Christian performs procedures including removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks and complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Kirsten Vin-Christian's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kirsten Vin-Christian. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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