DR. CHRISTINA THALER M.D. PH.D.
NPI 1932581329
Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease in Atlanta, GA

Active since June 23, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30322(612) 599-8163 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2023, Jul 14, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Christina Thaler M.d. Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINA THALER M.D. PH.D. (NPI 1932581329) is an individual adult congenital heart disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (96245) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932581329
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINA THALERCredential: M.D. PH.D.
Location AddressEMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NEAtlanta, GA 30322-5000
Mailing AddressEmory University Hospital 1364 Clifton Rd NeAtlanta, GA 30322-5000 · (612) 599-8163
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 13, 2023
NPI 1932581329 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Adult Congenital Heart DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0002X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 96245 Licensed in MI · 4301504064
Definition
A physician who specializes in the care and treatment of adults with congenital heart disease. Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) physicians are trained to understand the complexities of congenital heart disease, anatomy, physiology, surgical repairs, and long-term complications and use that to manage ACHD with acquired heart disease, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 96245 (GA)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30322

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Christina Marie Brakken-thal M.d. Ph.d.

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12800 Chicago Ave, #250Minneapolis, MN 55407-1318 · Phone (612) 863-4000
Location 21500 E Medical Center DrAnn Arbor, MI 48109-5000 · Phone (734) 232-3781

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. Christina Thaler M.d. Ph.d. 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 ID1153613484
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230814002987
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 9

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.

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
91 services88 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325
An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.
27 services24 patients
Mri scan of blood flow of heart 75565
An MRI scan of the heart's blood flow is a non-invasive imaging technique. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your heart and its blood vessels. This helps in diagnosing conditions like blockages or abnormalities.
25 services12 patients
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308
A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.
17 services16 patients
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up 93321
This procedure, an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It aids in assessing your heart's blood flow, chambers, and valves. It's a follow-up procedure, ensuring that your heart is functioning properly post-treatment.
16 services15 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast 75574
A CT scan of the heart's blood vessels and grafts with contrast is a diagnostic test. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your veins, which helps create clear images of your heart's vessels and grafts. This helps doctors detect blockages or other abnormalities.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Emory University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110010
Location1364 Clifton Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30322 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110078
Location550 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, GA 30308 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110082
Location5665 Peachtree Dunwoody RoadAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Emergency services

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.

92.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.83
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Physical Therapist
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NE, REHAB DEPARTMENT
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NE, RADIOLOGY
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322

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 Christina Thaler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Thaler is 1932581329. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2015. The provider is also known as Dr. Christina Marie Brakken-Thal M.D. Ph.D..

Where is Christina Thaler located?

Christina Thaler practices at Emory University Hospital 1364 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322. The listed phone number is (612) 599-8163.

What is Christina Thaler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, with taxonomy code 207RA0002X.

Is Christina Thaler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christina Thaler 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 Christina Thaler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christina Thaler is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown and Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christina Thaler was last updated on July 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.