MICHAEL R. CHRISTNER MD
NPI 1912939026
Emergency Medicine in Hammond, LA

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 230-1682(985) 230-1617 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Michael R. Christner Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL R. CHRISTNER MD (NPI 1912939026) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.025980) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912939026
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL R. CHRISTNERCredential: MD
Location Address15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRHammond, LA 70403-1434
Mailing AddressPo Box 2668Hammond, LA 70404-2668 · (985) 230-1332 · Fax (985) 230-1334
Fax(985) 230-1617
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2013
NPI 1912939026 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in LA · MD.025980
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.
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, Hammond, LA 70403

Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINH97524
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified4F610
Medicaid02786520MS
Medicaid1049620LA
OtherP00226760Rr Medicare Number
Medicare PIN4M712D628LA

Accepted Insurance

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

Michael R. Christner Md 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 ID5496656753
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040119000665
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 2

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
33 services33 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Oaks Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hammond, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190015
Location15790 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

79.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.5
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost42.93

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, REVENUE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Anesthesiology
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403

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 Michael Christner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Christner is 1912939026. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Michael Christner located?

Michael Christner practices at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 230-1682.

What is Michael Christner's specialty?

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

Is Michael Christner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Christner 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.

What insurance does Michael Christner accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Michael Christner as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Michael Christner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Christner is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Christner was last updated on December 10, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.