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Otolaryngology

Christopher F. Thompson, MD

Works at hospitals in Newport Beach, CA · Mission Viejo, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Christopher F. Thompson, MD is an ENT doctor at 18 Endeavor, Suite 208, Irvine, CA 92618. Phone: (949) 364-4361. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christopher F. Thompson had 652 Original Medicare patients and 2,891 services. NPI 1558650945. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: ENT doctor (Medicare lists Otolaryngology)
  • Address: 18 Endeavor, Suite 208, Irvine, CA 92618 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (949) 364‑4361
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Providence Mission Hospital
  • Group practice: Head and Neck Associates of Orange County An Incorprate
  • Medical school: University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine · graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher F. Thompson, 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 Christopher F. Thompson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher F. Thompson 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 F. Thompson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 652 Original Medicare patients and 2,891 services for Christopher F. Thompson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christopher F. Thompson's NPI number?
1558650945. 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 F. Thompson, 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 patients652
Services billed to Medicare2,891
Different services or procedures47
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)592 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)473 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)387 services
  4. Exam of ear using a microscope (92504)290 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)213 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Anxiety23%
  • Diabetes20%

Hospitals where Christopher F. Thompson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher F. Thompson 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher F. Thompson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher F. Thompson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Head and Neck Associates of Orange County An Incorprate16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ENT doctors in Irvine

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

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Other clinicians in Head and Neck Associates of Orange County An Incorprate

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558650945
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians