Dr. Christopher M Uchiyama

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 31+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher M Uchiyama, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in San Diego, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Christopher M Uchiyama also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Scripps Clinic Medical Group, Inc. Dr. Christopher M Uchiyama accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Christopher M Uchiyama at 3811 Valley Centre Dr to request Dr. Christopher M Uchiyama the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3811 Valley Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92130-3318
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher M Uchiyama
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7810011038
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Neurosurgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 31 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Christopher M Uchiyama graduated from medical school in 1993.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1386695625
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 29, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Christopher M Uchiyama

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher M Uchiyama has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 31 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
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    Neurological Surgery
    A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Scripps Proton Therapy Center


Practice Locations

3811 Valley Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92130-3318
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, June 29, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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