Dr. Christopher A. Church, MD

  • Loma Linda, CA
  • Otolaryngologist
NPI1932137171PAC ID5799735494
Medicare services, 2024
1,258
Medicare patients, 2024
309
Part D claims, 2024
861
Publications
32
Clinical trials
2
Practice address
11370 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354
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Primary practice

Loma Linda University Medical Cente - Center for Restorative Neurology - HOPD

Acute Care Hospital outpatient department · Loma Linda, California

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Dr. Christopher A. Church is an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, California

Dr. Church practices at Loma Linda University Medical Cente - Center for Restorative Neurology - HOPD in Loma Linda, California.

Dr. Church's NPI, 1932137171, was assigned on June 28, 2006. Dr. Church graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Church holds California license A63474.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
5799735494
NPI enumeration date
June 28, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
56
Medical school graduation
1996

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

Dr. Christopher A. Church practices at Loma Linda University Medical Cente - Center for Restorative Neurology - HOPD in Loma Linda, California

Dr. Church's primary practice is Loma Linda University Medical Cente - Center for Restorative Neurology - HOPD, at 11370 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354.

  • Loma Linda University Medical Cente - Center for Restorative Neurology - HOPD
    11370 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354

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Dr. Christopher A. Church is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Church's primary practice is Loma Linda University Medical Cente - Center for Restorative Neurology - HOPD in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Church is also affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center. The medical group on file is Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group (LLUFMG). Dmand AI also links Dr. Church to 1 more hospital, 2 group practices and clinics, 1 hospital outpatient department and 1 medical group, each named with a free account. Dr. Church's employer is on file too: a hospital.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Christopher A. Church's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Church practices, 6 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Loma Linda University Medical Cente - Center for Restorative Neurology - HOPDAvailable with a free account
+5 more sites and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Christopher A. Church is one of 1,107 otolaryngologists in California

Otolaryngology is Dr. Church's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207Y00000X. Dr. Church is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Church is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Otolaryngology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense A63474 · 1997 to 2027 · taxonomy 207Y00000X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists acute sinusitis, chronic nasal allergies, chronic sinusitis, ear infection, endoscopic sinus surgery, larynx and vocal cord disease and vertigo among the conditions Dr. Church treats.

Otolaryngologists near Dr. Church

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Dr. Christopher A. Church billed Medicare for 1,258 services in 2024

CMS data shows 1,258 Medicare services from Dr. Church across 10 procedure codes in 2024, for 309 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $127,253 for them.

Medicare services, 20241,258
Medicare patients309
Paid by Medicare$127,253
Procedure codes10

Dr. Church's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Surgery
2023: 6512024: 6175%
Office and hospital visits
2023: 6092024: 610No change
Imaging
2023: 392024: 3121%

Where Dr. Church's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office1,22697%
  • In a facility323%

Dr. Church compared with the California median for otolaryngologists, 2024

  • Dr. Church
  • California median
Medicare services
1,258vs 66689% above
Medicare patients
309vs 296Close to median
Part D claims
776vs 1186.6 times

Medians across 1,045 otolaryngologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Church's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Christopher A. Church treated 309 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73

CMS counts 309 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Church in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 134 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 71% have high cholesterol. 19% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.42, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Church's median patient age at 62, with 58% women.

Medicare patients, 2024309
Average age73
Average risk score1.42
Also on Medicaid19%

Dr. Church's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Church's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women15751%
  • Men15249%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Church's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol71%
  3. Arthritis52%
  4. Diabetes31%
  5. Asthma27%
  6. Anxiety26%
  7. COPD25%
  8. Ischemic heart disease24%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Church's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 62

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women58%
  • Men41%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Christopher A. Church wrote 861 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Church wrote 861 Medicare Part D claims for 274 patients. 85% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 776 of them, across 16 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $450,648 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 685 claims across 15 drugs.

Part D claims, 2024861
Drugs named by CMS16
Total drug cost$450,648
Part D patients274

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

  • Generic729 claims85%
  • Brand-name132 claims15%

Dr. Church'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. Church's Part D claims, 2024

  • Antibiotics14%122 of 861 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: 6852024: 77613%

Drugs named by CMS: 16 in 2024, 15 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

Dr. Christopher A. Church scored 89 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 89 out of 100 for Dr. Church for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Church accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Church as offering telehealth.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes

Dr. Church's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 89of 100Final score
  • 72.1of 100Quality
  • 80of 100Promoting Interoperability
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities
  • 77of 100Cost

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Dr. Christopher A. Church has 32 publications on record

Dmand AI links 32 papers to Dr. Church, published from 2010 to 2025. 2011 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Sinusitis, Endoscopy and Rhinitis. Dr. Church has published most often in Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Dr. Church's most frequent co-authors are Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD, Winston Canute Vaughan, MD and Paul A. Martin, MD.

Papers32
Years published2010 to 2025

Dr. Church's papers by year, 2010 to 2025

Topics Dr. Church writes about most

  • Sinusitis
  • Endoscopy
  • Rhinitis
  • Maxillary Sinus
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures

Dr. Church's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Church

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Dr. Christopher A. Church has worked on 2 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Church to 2 clinical trials. Conditions studied include Sinusitis and Paranasal Sinus Diseases.

Clinical trials with Dr. Church by phase

  1. NonePhase 1: no trials
  2. NonePhase 2: no trials
  3. 1Phase 3: 1 trial
  4. 1Phase 4: 1 trial

Conditions in Dr. Church's trials

  • Sinusitis
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Church

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Church

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Christopher A. Church received $6,832 in industry payments from 2018 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 31 general payments to Dr. Church from 11 drug and device companies from 2018 to 2025. Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program make up the largest share, 73% of the total. Osteogenics Biomedical Inc. paid the most, $5,138.

General payments to Dr. Church by program year, 2018 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Church by kind, 2018 to 2025

$6.8Kin total
  • Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program$5,00073%
  • Food and beverage$1,64224%
  • Travel and lodging$1382%
  • Education$521%

Companies that paid Dr. Church the most, 2018 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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

Dr. Christopher A. Church has 1 award and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Church.

Awards and honors for Dr. Church

  1. Undated
    • AAO-HNS Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Christopher A. Church graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Dr. Church graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Church is a member of NHS.

  1. Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
  2. Board certified in otolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Christopher A. Church accepts plans from 15 insurance carriers

Dr. Church is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Elevance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • HCSC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Molina
  • Regence Health Plans
  • +7 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Church accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare9
  2. PPO9
  3. HMO7
  4. POS5
  5. EPO4

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Christopher A. Church'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 phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
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)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (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. Christopher A. Church's NPI number?

Dr. Christopher A. Church's NPI number is 1932137171. It was assigned on June 28, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Christopher A. Church?

Dr. Christopher A. Church is an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Otolaryngology Physician (taxonomy code 207Y00000X).

Where does Dr. Christopher A. Church practice?

Dr. Church practices at 11370 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354. Dr. Church's primary practice is Loma Linda University Medical Cente - Center for Restorative Neurology - HOPD in Loma Linda, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Church to 1 hospital, 2 group practices and clinics, 1 hospital outpatient department and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Christopher A. Church's medical license number?

Dr. Church holds California license A63474.

Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher A. Church affiliated with?

Dr. Church is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Church to 1 more hospital.

What medical group is Dr. Christopher A. Church part of?

Dr. Church is linked to Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group (LLUFMG). Dmand AI links Dr. Church to 1 more medical group.

Does Dr. Christopher A. Church accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Church billed Medicare for 1,258 services in 2024, and Dr. Church accepts Medicare assignment.

Does Dr. Christopher A. Church offer telehealth?

Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Church as offering telehealth services.

What is Dr. Christopher A. Church's MIPS score?

Dr. Church's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 89 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Christopher A. Church see?

CMS counts 309 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Church in 2024, with an average age of 73.

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Is Dr. Christopher A. Church board certified?

Yes. Dr. Church is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

What services does Dr. Christopher A. Church bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Church's most billed Medicare services were surgery: lungs and airway (31231), office visit, established patient (99212) and office visit, new patient (99203).

Where did Dr. Christopher A. Church go to medical school?

Dr. Church graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1996.

What drugs does Dr. Christopher A. Church prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Church's most prescribed drugs by claims were Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide and Dupixent Pen.

Has Dr. Christopher A. Church received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $6,832 in general payments to Dr. Church from 11 companies from 2018 to 2025. The largest total came from Osteogenics Biomedical Inc.

How long has Dr. Christopher A. Church been practicing?

Dr. Church graduated from medical school in 1996, 30 years ago.

Does Dr. Christopher A. Church do research?

Dmand AI links 32 publications to Dr. Church, published from 2010 to 2025. Dr. Church has worked on 2 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Christopher A. Church publish with?

Dr. Church's most frequent co-authors are Kristin Ann Seiberling, MD (15 shared papers), Winston Canute Vaughan, MD (6 shared papers) and Paul A. Martin, MD (3 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Christopher A. Church accept?

Dr. Church is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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