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Orthopedic Surgery

Kristopher L. Downing, MD

Works at hospitals in Encinitas, CA · Chula Vista, CA · Coronado, CA … · California

Summary

Kristopher L. Downing, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Encinitas, CA, Chula Vista, CA and Coronado, CA and other places. NPI 1851451439. 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 Kristopher L. Downing, 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
22Years since medical school (graduated 2004)
University Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Emergency and Acute Care Medical CorporationGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Kristopher L. Downing work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Kristopher L. Downing at 4 hospitals: Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and HLTHCR Ctr and Sharp Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Kristopher L. Downing see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Coronado, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kristopher L. Downing's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Hand Surgery.
Does Kristopher L. Downing accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristopher L. Downing 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 Kristopher L. Downing?
(619) 522-3600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kristopher L. Downing's NPI number?
1851451439. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kristopher L. Downing works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristopher L. Downing 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 Kristopher L. Downing is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristopher L. Downing as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation422 clinicians in the group
  • Ortho 1 Medical Group18 clinicians in the group
  • Health Allies Clinic Inc16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Coronado

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year2004
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851451439
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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