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Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD

(Dr. Christopher Yeung, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

1635 E Myrtle Avenue Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85020

(602) 944-2900

Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD is a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD is affiliated with Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Honor Health, Desert Institute for Spine Care, DESERT INSTITUTE FOR SPINE CARE PC, BHSM REHABILITATION LLC and John C Lincoln Medical Center.

Office Locations

1635 E Myrtle Avenue Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85020

(602) 944-2900

(602) 944-0064

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Chris Yeung, a noted spinal surgeon in Arizona, will perform the operation.”—"Rockies' Brett Anderson will undergo back surgery; injury history continues", The Denver Post, August 2014

“Andersons surgery, undertaken by spinal surgeon Dr. Chris Yeung in Arizona, should keep him out of action for about five months, Dugger said last week.”—"Troy Tulowitzki undergoes hip surgery for Rockies; Brett Anderson has back surgery", The Denver Post, August 2014

“So Dr. Christopher Yeung, a spine surgeon in Phoenix, performed the emergency surgery.”—"Bobby Jenks presses on after off season health scare", Boston Herald, February 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

discectomy

lumbar hemilaminectomy

lumbar laminotomy

posterior lumbar discectomy

In 2023, Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD performed more discectomy (disc removal surgery), lumbar hemilaminectomy, lumbar laminotomy, and posterior lumbar discectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	695
injections	69
nerve block	69
nerve procedures	55
pain management	69
spinal procedures	429
X-rays	232

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	65
doctor visit	571
injections	21
nerve block	21
nerve procedures	65
pain management	21
revision surgery	14
spinal procedures	347
X-rays	210

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	19
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	85
doctor visit	605
injections	30
nerve block	30
nerve procedures	85
pain management	30
revision surgery	17
spinal procedures	362
X-rays	187

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	18
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	75
doctor visit	613
injections	38
nerve block	38
nerve procedures	75
pain management	38
spinal procedures	373
X-rays	202

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	814
Black	22
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	548
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	40
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
decompression surgery	101
doctor visit	729
injections	36
nerve block	36
nerve procedures	101
pain management	36
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	445
X-rays	216

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	17
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	62
decompression surgery	100
doctor visit	805
injections	30
neck surgery	12
nerve block	30
nerve procedures	100
pain management	30
spinal procedures	541
X-rays	284

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	18
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	30
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
decompression surgery	101
doctor visit	855
injections	19
neck surgery	12
nerve block	19
nerve procedures	101
pain management	19
spinal procedures	532
X-rays	313

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	562
Black	14
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	26
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	46
decompression surgery	81
doctor visit	901
injections	30
neck surgery	11
nerve block	30
nerve procedures	81
pain management	30
spinal procedures	455
X-rays	277

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	29
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	57
decompression surgery	76
doctor visit	761
injections	41
neck surgery	11
nerve block	41
nerve procedures	76
pain management	41
spinal procedures	476
X-rays	257

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	25
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	66
decompression surgery	100
doctor visit	842
injections	28
neck surgery	19
nerve block	28
nerve procedures	100
pain management	28
spinal procedures	493
X-rays	233

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	581
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	28
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	44
decompression surgery	81
doctor visit	709
injections	21
neck surgery	12
nerve block	21
nerve procedures	81
pain management	21
spinal procedures	355
X-rays	181

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	31
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
decompression surgery	83
doctor visit	735
injections	33
neck surgery	12
nerve block	33
nerve procedures	83
pain management	33
revision surgery	14
spinal procedures	437
X-rays	235

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	478
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	170
85 and over	23
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	303

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

Honor Health

Desert Institute for Spine Care

DESERT INSTITUTE FOR SPINE CARE PC

BHSM REHABILITATION LLC

John C Lincoln Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, CIGNA Commercial, Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield Commercial, HonorHealth Employee Plan and BlueCross BlueShield Alliance.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

CIGNA Commercial

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield Commercial

HonorHealth Employee Plan

BlueCross BlueShield Alliance

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,597,392 ES2 $1,753,514	THORACO-LUMBAR $827,329	New Product Development $3,021	ALLOGRAFTS $1,087	NEURO/SPINE/ENT $845	Other $11,595
Globus Medical, Inc.	$1,410,161 RISE $1,233,609	Spine $145,661	CROSSWAY (Bulging Disc) $9,182	Bulging Disc $8,620	CORBEL $8,264	Other $4,826
Arthrex, Inc.	$38,744 SPINE INSTRUMENTS ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT SETS $357	BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES BONE REPAIR BONE GRAFT $57	ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS ANATOMIC TOTAL SHOULDER ECLIPSE $40	$38,290
Spineology Inc.	$19,885 OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM $11,416	DUO TI EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM $8,180	Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion system $145	Elite Expandable Interbody System $88	Rampart Duo Ti Interbody Fusion System $38	Other $18
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$15,375 VIPER $15,375
Other	$55,771 MySpine $15,067	DSS $9,567	VIPER $7,523	COFLEX $3,500	NANOSS ABGS FAMILY $2,100	Other $18,014

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$3,974,063
Consulting Fee	$71,792
Travel and Lodging	$34,944
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$33,479
Food and Beverage	$18,397
Other	$4,655

Research Payments

Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $48,133.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Christopher A. Yeung, MD.

Paradigm Spine, LLC	2015	$468,548.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT OWNERSHIP IS HELD BY A TRUST AND INDIVIDUAL - INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2013	$394,183.42	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT OWNERSHIP IS HELD BY AN INDIVIDUAL INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2014	$384,823.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT OWNERSHIP IS HELD BY AN INDIVIDUAL INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2016	$348,421.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT OWNERSHIP IS HELD BY A TRUST AND INDIVIDUAL - INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Amplify Surgical, Inc.	2020	$318,824.89	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock ownership portion in LLC Value of interest based 409A valuation as of 12/31/20
Amplify Surgical, Inc.	2021	$317,882.08	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock ownership portion in LLC
Amplify Surgical, Inc.	2022	$141,420.60	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2017	$81,645.00	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT OWNERSHIP IS HELD BY A TRUST AND INDIVIDUAL - INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS
Paradigm Spine, LLC	2018	$81,644.85	Physician Covered Recipient	INVESTMENT OWNERSHIP IS HELD BY A TRUST AND INDIVIDUAL - INVESTMENT INTEREST CONSISTS OF PREFERRED UNITS

Biography

Dr. Christopher Yeung's specialties are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He practices in Phoenix, AZ. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Yeung is affiliated with Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Aetna Medicare, Cigna, and CIGNA Plans. Dr. Yeung studied medicine at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine for residency.