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DR. JAMES M. CHRISTIAN DDS
NPI 1356305569
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Memphis, TN

Active since April 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
875 UNION AVENUE, THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, MEMPHIS, TN 38133(901) 448-6236(901) 448-5480 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. James M. Christian Dds NPPES

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

DR. JAMES M. CHRISTIAN DDS (NPI 1356305569) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (DS0000009088) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356305569
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES M. CHRISTIANCredential: DDS
Location Address875 UNION AVENUE, THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEEMemphis, TN 38133-3513
Mailing Address875 Union Avenue, The University Of TennesseeMemphis, TN 38133-3513 · (901) 448-6236 · Fax (901) 448-5480
Phone(901) 448-6236
Fax(901) 448-5480
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 2010
✔ NPI 1356305569 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223S0112X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · DS0000009088✔ Licensed in MD · 14057
Definition
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Also ListedOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTaxonomy 204E00000X · License 30021966 (OH)
875 UNION AVENUE, Memphis, TN 38133
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU17616OH
Medicaid2526270OH
Medicare PINKR83MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James M. Christian Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Christian reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.
1.2 mi
Pediatrics
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
Memphis, TN 38105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc
  • 367 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306335088 (901) 595-3300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38133 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 James Christian's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Christian is 1356305569. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2006.

Where is James Christian located?

James Christian practices at 875 Union Avenue The University Of Tennessee, Memphis, TN 38133. The listed phone number is (901) 448-6236.

What is James Christian's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is James Christian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Christian is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Christian's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Christian reassigns Medicare benefits to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. (Memphis, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Christian's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Christian was last updated on June 25, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.