Quick answers
- Does Christopher J. Flynn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher J. Flynn 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 Christopher J. Flynn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 601 Original Medicare patients and 926 services for Christopher J. Flynn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher J. Flynn's NPI number?
- 1548373426. 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 Christopher J. Flynn, 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 patients | 601 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 926 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)324 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)245 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)147 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)59 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)42 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Atrial fibrillation34%
- Depression33%
Hospitals where Christopher J. Flynn works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher J. Flynn at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050357
- Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050396
- Santa Ynez Valley Cottage HospitalSolvang, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051331
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher J. Flynn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 351 S Patterson Ave, Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA 93111 (805) 967‑3411
- 400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 682‑7111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher J. Flynn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Coast Emergency Medical Group Inc37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Santa Barbara
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Coast Emergency Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548373426 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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