Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Christopher P. Ames work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher P. Ames at 1 hospital: UCSF Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Christopher P. Ames see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including San Francisco, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Christopher P. Ames's specialty?
- Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Christopher P. Ames accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher P. Ames 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 P. Ames offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Christopher P. Ames offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Christopher P. Ames?
- (415) 476-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Christopher P. Ames's NPI number?
- 1265485155. 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 P. Ames works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher P. Ames at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- UCSF Medical CenterSan Francisco, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050454
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher P. Ames is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 400 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143
- 505 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143 (415) 476‑1000
- 505 Parnassus Ave, M1490San Francisco, CA 94143 (415) 472‑1000
- 521 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143 (415) 476‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher P. Ames as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- UCSF Medical Group Business Services1,598 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in San Francisco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265485155 |
| 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