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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birch, Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Christopher Birch, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Birch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birch’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birch’s office at (805) 963-9377.
What languages does Dr. Birch speak?
Dr. Birch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Birch typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Birch diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Birch. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Birch typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Birch performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Birch. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
- Medial Knee Replacement
- Lateral Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
- 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
- Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
- Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
- Orthopedic Navigation System
- CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Knee Joint Manipulation
- Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
- Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Birch accept my insurance?
Dr. Birch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 963-9377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birch accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Birch in Santa Barbara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Birch's office located?
Dr. Christopher Birch's Primary Practice
511 Bath St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963-9377
What is Dr. Birch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083989164.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birch
What is Dr. Christopher Birch's specialty?
Dr. Birch is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Santa Barbara, CA.
What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.
Is this Dr. Christopher Birch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birch is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Christopher Birch accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Birch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Birch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birch's office at (805) 963-9377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Birch?
Please contact Dr. Birch's office at (805) 963-9377 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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