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DR. CHRISTINE LOUISE TICHANSKY D.O.
NPI 1215944160
Emergency Medicine in State College, PA

Active since August 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
120 RADNOR RD, STE 100, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801(814) 231-7868(814) 238-4169 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Christine Louise Tichansky D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRISTINE LOUISE TICHANSKY D.O. (NPI 1215944160) is an individual emergency medicine provider in State College, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS005668-L) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center, and is a graduate of At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215944160
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINE LOUISE TICHANSKYCredential: D.O.
Location Address120 RADNOR RD, STE 100State College, PA 16801-7970
Mailing Address120 Radnor Rd, Ste 100State College, PA 16801-7970 · (814) 231-7868 · Fax (814) 238-4169
Phone(814) 231-7868
Fax(814) 238-4169
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, KirksvilleGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2016
✔ NPI 1215944160 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OS005668-L
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
120 RADNOR RD, State College, PA 16801
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINB42178PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christine Louise Tichansky D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9335326651
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110613000834
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 97597
This procedure involves the careful removal of damaged or infected tissue from a wound that's 20.0 square cm or less. It's done to promote healing and prevent further infection. The process is carried out under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort.
91 services59 patients
Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm 97598
This procedure involves the careful removal of damaged tissue from a wound, typically beyond an initial 20.0 sq cm. This is done to promote healing, prevent infection, and improve the function and appearance of the area surrounding the wound.
37 services11 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
15 services14 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mount Nittany Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · State College, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390268
Location1800 East Park AveState College, PA 16803 · Centre County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

72.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality55.12
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost55.13

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers19 claims530 services$7.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER
General Acute Care Hospital
120 RADNOR RD
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 231-7868
STACY MERROW PA-C
Physician Assistant
120 RADNOR RD, STE 100
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 231-7868
MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER
General Acute Care Hospital
120 RADNOR RD
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 231-7868

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christine Tichansky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Tichansky is 1215944160. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2006.

Where is Christine Tichansky located?

Christine Tichansky practices at 120 Radnor Rd Ste 100, State College, PA 16801. The listed phone number is (814) 231-7868.

What is Christine Tichansky's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christine Tichansky enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Tichansky is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Christine Tichansky affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Tichansky is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Tichansky was last updated on August 22, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.