Christopher Summa, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Christopher Summa is an Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist based in Soquel, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Christopher Summa, M.D. has been part of the Soquel medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of New Mexico School of Medicine graduate since 1994, he brings 32+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Older · 5575dNPPES updated 2011-02-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3035 N. Main Street, Soquel, CA 95073-2204
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better27.03%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+21.9 pts)
27.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
488
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
38
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
74
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $663
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$103.9k received from industry
49 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Summa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Taxonomy: 207XS0117X
Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191301
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Summa for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Soquel required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Summa
NPI records show Dr. Summa as active with telehealth listed in Soquel, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 688-8680.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3035 N. Main Street, Soquel, CA 95073-2204
Mailing Address
3035 N. Main Street, Soquel, CA 95073-2204
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