Surgeon profile
Christopher Birch, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Santa Barbara, CA 93101NPI 1083989164
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Orthopedics & cardiology tracked — more specialties coming.
213 Medicare cases/yr
208 patients
5 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hip Replacement (THA) CPT 27130 | 88 | ▼ -21% | 87 |
| Total Knee Replacement (TKA) CPT 27447 | 88 | ▼ -15% | 84 |
| Revision Hip Replacement CPT 27134 | 14 | new | 14 |
| Revision Knee — One Component CPT 27486 | 12 | new | 12 |
| Partial Knee Replacement CPT 27446 | 11 | ▼ -21% | 11 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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