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Orthopedic Surgery

Christopher T. Behr, MD

Works at hospitals in El Centro, CA · Brawley, CA · San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Christopher T. Behr, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in El Centro, CA, Brawley, CA and San Diego, CA. NPI 1295797793. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher T. Behr, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
California Orthopaedic Institute Medical Associates IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Christopher T. Behr work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher T. Behr at 3 hospitals: El Centro Regional Medical Center, Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District and Scripps Mercy Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Christopher T. Behr see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Christopher T. Behr's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Sports Medicine.
Does Christopher T. Behr accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher T. Behr 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.
What is the phone number for Christopher T. Behr?
(619) 291-8930, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Christopher T. Behr's NPI number?
1295797793. 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 T. Behr works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher T. Behr at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher T. Behr is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher T. Behr as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • California Orthopaedic Institute Medical Associates Inc24 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in San Diego

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJs Weill Medical College, Cornell University
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295797793
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians