Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, M.D.
Neurosurgery
20+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
6 locations
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California, 92037
(858) 554-3600
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California, 92037
(858) 455-9100
Regents Of The University Of California
9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, California, 92037
(858) 657-7000
Scripps Health
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California, 92037
(858) 554-8122
Scripps Health
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California, 92037
(858) 554-9100
Scripps Health
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California, 92037
About Dr. Christopher Uchiyama
Christopher Uchiyama, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in La Jolla, CA.
Specialty Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
33
Years Experience
6
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
NeurosurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 1993
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | G84830 | Neurological Surgery |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Christopher Uchiyama
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Christopher Uchiyama is an established neurosurgery provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Other in 1993. Dr. currently practices across 6 facilities, including Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386695625, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Christopher Uchiyama as a lower-volume neurosurgery provider, treating approximately 328 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 649 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Christopher Uchiyama received $208 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$208
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Neurosurgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 92037
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Christopher Uchiyama
What does Dr. Christopher Uchiyama specialize in?
Dr. Christopher Uchiyama specializes in Neurosurgery.
Where does Dr. Christopher Uchiyama practice?
Dr. Christopher Uchiyama practices at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California. Dr. is also affiliated with 5 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Dr. Christopher Uchiyama accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Christopher Uchiyama accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 328 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Christopher Uchiyama's NPI number?
Dr. Christopher Uchiyama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386695625. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Christopher Uchiyama been practicing?
Dr. Christopher Uchiyama has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 1993.