Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Christopher E. Birch work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher E. Birch at 5 hospitals: Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Christopher E. Birch see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Santa Barbara, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Christopher E. Birch's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Christopher E. Birch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher E. Birch accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Christopher E. Birch offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Christopher E. Birch offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Christopher E. Birch?
- (805) 963-9377, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Christopher E. Birch's NPI number?
- 1083989164. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Christopher E. Birch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher E. Birch at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050357
- Lompoc Valley Medical CenterLompoc, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050110
- Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050107
- Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050396
- Santa Ynez Valley Cottage HospitalSolvang, CA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 051331
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher E. Birch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 511 Bath StSanta Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 963‑9377
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher E. Birch as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Santa Barbara
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083989164 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians