Dr Christian S Heywood, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Capitola, CA

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Dr Christian S Heywood, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Capitola, California. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Golden State Orthopedics And Spine and his current practice location is 4140 Jade St Ste 100, Capitola, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 475-4024.

Dr Christian S Heywood is licensed to practice in California (license number A108711) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1942469952.

Contact Information

Dr Christian S Heywood, MD
4140 Jade St Ste 100,
Capitola, CA 95010-3940
(831) 475-4024
(831) 475-4344

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christian S Heywood
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location4140 Jade St Ste 100, Capitola, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christian S Heywood attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942469952
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/04/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/12/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557555349
  • Enrollment ID: I20101105000612

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christian S Heywood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942469952NPI-NPPES
6740500001OtherCAGROUP MEDICARE PTAN
1124398235OtherCAGROUP NPI
CA245861OtherCAGROUP MEDICARE PIN
A108711OtherCASTATE LICENSE
6740500002OtherCAGROUP MEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine A108711 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dominican HospitalSanta cruz, CAHospital
Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonville, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Golden State Orthopedics And Spine8224940739175

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christian S Heywood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGolden State Orthopedics & Spine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972552990
PECOS PAC ID: 8224940739
Enrollment ID: O20031103000721
Entity NameOrthonorcal Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124398235
PECOS PAC ID: 2567623390
Enrollment ID: O20120420000663

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christian S Heywood is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christian S Heywood, MD
4140 Jade St Ste 100,
Capitola, CA 95010-3940

Ph: (831) 475-4024		Dr Christian S Heywood, MD
4140 Jade St Ste 100,
Capitola, CA 95010-3940

Ph: (831) 475-4024

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