Christopher John Combs, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Lakewood, CA

Christopher John Combs, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Lakewood, California. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Long Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute and his current practice location is 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 633-3787.

Christopher John Combs is licensed to practice in California (license number A84702) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205925468.

Contact Information

Christopher John Combs, MD
5750 Downey Ave Ste 308,
Lakewood, CA 90712-1482
(562) 633-3787
(562) 633-1977



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher John Combs
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher John Combs attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205925468
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769483635
  • Enrollment ID: I20070118000597

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher John Combs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205925468NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A84702 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lakewood Regional Medical CenterLakewood, CAHospital
Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterLong beach, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Long Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute08402827868

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLong Beach - Lakewood Orthopedic Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710020755
PECOS PAC ID: 0840282786
Enrollment ID: O20040331001691

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher John Combs, MD
5750 Downey Ave Ste 308,
Lakewood, CA 90712-1482

Ph: (562) 633-3787
Christopher John Combs, MD
5750 Downey Ave Ste 308,
Lakewood, CA 90712-1482

Ph: (562) 633-3787

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Mr. Ezzat Wadih Wassef, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-633-3787    Fax: 562-633-1977
Mr. Ramy Elias, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-633-3787    Fax: 562-633-1977
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Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, CA 90712
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Pad S. Krishna, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3650 E. South St, Suite 411, Lakewood, CA 90712
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Dr. Andrew Jonathan Wassef, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, CA 90712
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