Dr. Christopher Birch, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Christopher Birch is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Santa Barbara, California. In 2023, Dr. Birch performed 111 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#17 in California) and 103 knee replacements (#39 in California), for a combined total of 214 procedures. This places Dr. Birch among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in California.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
111 verified cases
#17 in California
Knee Replacement
103 verified cases
#39 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Birch

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (214 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Birch, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 805-963-9377
511 Bath St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
NPI: 1083989164
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 14 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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