Quick answers
- Does Christian Foglar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christian Foglar 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 Christian Foglar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 238 Original Medicare patients and 2,834 services for Christian Foglar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christian Foglar's NPI number?
- 1780689406. 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 Christian Foglar, 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 | 238 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,834 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)1,153 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)595 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)322 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)180 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)92 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Christian Foglar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christian Foglar 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.
- Good Samaritan HospitalSan Jose, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050380
- Natividad Medical CenterSalinas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050248
- Santa Clara Valley Medical CenterSan Jose, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050038
Practice locations
Addresses where Christian Foglar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15899 Los Gatos Almaden Rd, Suite 12Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 358‑2663
- 6140 Camino Verde Dr, Suite LSan Jose, CA 95119 (408) 224‑1267
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christian Foglar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bass Medical Group291 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Los Gatos
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Gatos, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bass Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780689406 |
| 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