Dr. Christopher Bernal Quijano, DO

Dr. Quijano practices at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California, part of Cottage Health.

Dr. Quijano's NPI, 1912314295, was assigned on July 17, 2014. Dr. Quijano graduated from Rocky Vista University - Parker in 2014. Dr. Quijano holds California license 17289.

Dr. Quijano's primary practice is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, at 400 West Pueblo, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 in Santa Barbara County. The practice phone is (805) 682-7111.

Dr. Quijano's primary practice is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California, part of Cottage Health. Dr. Quijano is also affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. The medical group on file is Northern Inyo Hospital. Dmand AI also links Dr. Quijano to 1 more hospital, 1 physician office, 1 group practice or clinic, 1 urgent care center and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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

Surgery is Dr. Quijano's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Quijano is board certified in surgery by the AOA Board of Surgery. Dr. Quijano is licensed in California.

Dmand AI lists abdominal hernia repair surgery, appendectomy, cancerous skin growth removal, chest trauma, colon removal, gallbladder removal, gastrointestinal obstruction and groin hernia surgery among the conditions Dr. Quijano treats.

CMS data shows 320 Medicare services from Dr. Quijano across 9 procedure codes in 2024, for 154 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $25,640 for them.

CMS counts 154 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Quijano in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 56 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 74% have high blood pressure. 25% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.02, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Quijano's median patient age at 64, with 44% women.

In 2024, Dr. Quijano wrote 27 Medicare Part D claims for 17 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. They cover 2 drugs, with $290 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 43 claims across 2 drugs.

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

Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Hernia repair (minimally invasive): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Skin biopsy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

CMS Open Payments shows 23 general payments to Dr. Quijano from 8 drug and device companies from 2019 to 2025. Education make up the largest share, 46% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $2,071.

Dr. Quijano graduated from Rocky Vista University - Parker in 2014. Dr. Quijano is a member of ACOS and AOA.

Dr. Quijano is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Elevance. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 10. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.