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Otolaryngology

Christine G. Morton, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · Encinitas, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Christine G. Morton, MD is an ENT doctor at 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: (858) 554-9100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christine G. Morton had 537 Original Medicare patients and 1,418 services. NPI 1851589410. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christine G. Morton, 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 Christine G. Morton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine G. Morton 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 Christine G. Morton see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 537 Original Medicare patients and 1,418 services for Christine G. Morton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christine G. Morton's NPI number?
1851589410. 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 Christine G. Morton, 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 patients537
Services billed to Medicare1,418
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)315 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)275 services
  3. Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)250 services
  4. Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)205 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)139 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 cholesterol73%
  • High blood pressure59%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Osteoporosis22%
  • Anxiety21%

Hospitals where Christine G. Morton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine G. Morton 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 Christine G. Morton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christine G. Morton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ENT doctors in La Jolla

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

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Other clinicians in Scripps Health

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUn Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851589410
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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