Dr. Christine M. Kwak, MD

  • Fontana, CA
  • Orthopedic surgeon
NPI1588655898PAC ID5991865719
Part D claims, 2024
69
Industry payments
$91
Affiliated sites
1
Medical group
1
Insurance carriers
4
Practice address
9965 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
Practice phone
Call (909) 427-5000
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Primary practice

Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center

Fontana, California

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Dr. Christine M. Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon in Fontana, California

Dr. Kwak practices at Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, California.

Dr. Kwak's NPI, 1588655898, was assigned on November 4, 2005. Dr. Kwak graduated from UC San Diego School of Medicine in 2003. Dr. Kwak holds California license A88325.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
5991865719
NPI enumeration date
November 4, 2005
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(909) 427-5000
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Sex
Female
Estimated age
49
Medical school graduation
2003

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Christine M. Kwak practices at Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, California

Dr. Kwak's primary practice is Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center, at 9965 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335 in San Bernardino County. The practice phone is (909) 427-5000.

  • Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center
    9965 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335 · San Bernardino CountyPhone(909) 427-5000

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Christine M. Kwak is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Kwak's primary practice is Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, California. The medical group on file is Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kwak to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Christine M. Kwak's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kwak practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Christine M. Kwak is one of 2,056 orthopedic surgeons in California

Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Kwak's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Kwak is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kwak is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Orthopaedic surgery, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense A88325 · 2004 to 2026 · taxonomy 207X00000X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists pelvic and hip fracture among the conditions Dr. Kwak treats.

Orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kwak

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Dr. Christine M. Kwak's patients have a median age of 62

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kwak's median patient age at 62, with 61% women.

Dr. Kwak's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 62

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women61%
  • Men39%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Christine M. Kwak wrote 69 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Kwak wrote 69 Medicare Part D claims for 42 patients. 91% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 54 of them, across 2 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $614 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 28 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 202469
Drugs named by CMS2
Total drug cost$614
Part D patients42

Dr. Kwak's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic63 claims91%
  • Brand-name and other6 claims9%

Dr. Kwak's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Kwak's Part D claims, 2024

  • Opioids57%39 of 69 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 282024: 5493%

Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

How Dr. Christine M. Kwak takes part in Medicare

Dr. Kwak accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Christine M. Kwak received $91 in industry payments from 2019 to 2022

CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Kwak from 2 drug and device companies from 2019 to 2022. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Stryker Corporation paid the most, $74.

General payments to Dr. Kwak by program year, 2019 to 2022

Companies that paid Dr. Kwak the most, 2019 to 2022

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Christine M. Kwak has 1 award and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Kwak, most recently CMS Stage 1 2012 in 2011.

Awards and honors for Dr. Kwak

  1. 2011
    • CMS Stage 1 2012

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Christine M. Kwak graduated from UC San Diego School of Medicine

Dr. Kwak graduated from UC San Diego School of Medicine in 2003.

  1. Medical schoolUC San Diego School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in orthopaedic surgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Christine M. Kwak accepts plans from 4 insurance carriers

Dr. Kwak is in network with 4 carriers, including Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • HCSC
  • CMS Medicare

Plan types Dr. Kwak accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare3
  2. PPO2
  3. EPO1
  4. HMO1
  5. POS1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Christine M. Kwak's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Christine M. Kwak's NPI number?

Dr. Christine M. Kwak's NPI number is 1588655898. It was assigned on November 4, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Christine M. Kwak?

Dr. Christine M. Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon in Fontana, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).

Where does Dr. Christine M. Kwak practice?

Dr. Kwak practices at 9965 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. Dr. Kwak's primary practice is Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kwak to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Christine M. Kwak's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Kwak is (909) 427-5000.

What is Dr. Christine M. Kwak's medical license number?

Dr. Kwak holds California license A88325.

What medical group is Dr. Christine M. Kwak part of?

Dr. Kwak is linked to Southern California Permanente Medical Group.

Does Dr. Christine M. Kwak accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS lists Dr. Kwak as accepting Medicare assignment.

Is Dr. Christine M. Kwak board certified?

Yes. Dr. Kwak is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Where did Dr. Christine M. Kwak go to medical school?

Dr. Kwak graduated from UC San Diego School of Medicine in 2003.

What drugs does Dr. Christine M. Kwak prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kwak's most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.

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Has Dr. Christine M. Kwak received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $91 in general payments to Dr. Kwak from 2 companies from 2019 to 2022. The largest total came from Stryker Corporation.

How long has Dr. Christine M. Kwak been practicing?

Dr. Kwak graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.

What insurance does Dr. Christine M. Kwak accept?

Dr. Kwak is in network with 4 carriers, including Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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