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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Michael K. Christakos, DO

Sees patients in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Michael K. Christakos, DO is a rehabilitation doctor at 4405 Vandever Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. Phone: (619) 516-6606. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael K. Christakos had 13 Original Medicare patients and 226 services. NPI 1508106246. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rehabilitation doctor (Medicare lists Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
  • Address: 4405 Vandever Ave, San Diego, CA 92120 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (619) 516‑6606
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Medical school: Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University · graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael K. Christakos, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michael K. Christakos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael K. Christakos accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Michael K. Christakos see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 13 Original Medicare patients and 226 services for Michael K. Christakos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael K. Christakos's NPI number?
1508106246. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Michael K. Christakos, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients13
Services billed to Medicare226
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients63

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael K. Christakos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael K. Christakos as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rehabilitation doctors in San Diego

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

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Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolArizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1508106246
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  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