Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Layne Christensen, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Grass Valley, CA

  • NPI 1730125477
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2116 Nevada City Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 959457702
(530) 273-4451
fax (530) 272-5408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 16, 2025
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #SD0079370

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730125477. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,272
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$114,143
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 414 407 $124
92250 Photography of the retina 179 175 $39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 169 162 $38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 151 127 $58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 132 132 $153
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 99 75 $92
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 57 56 $103
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 55 51 $66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 15 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $15.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$16

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
125
Patients
23
Total drug cost
$2,338
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 76 23 $1,314
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 20 0 $602
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 15 0 $247
Timolol Maleate Generic 14 0 $175

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Layne Christensen's medical specialty?
Dr. Layne Christensen practices Optometrist in Grass Valley, CA.
Where does Dr. Layne Christensen practice?
Dr. Layne Christensen practices at 2116 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 959457702. Office phone: 5302734451.
What is Dr. Layne Christensen's NPI?
Dr. Layne Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730125477, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Layne Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Layne Christensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Layne Christensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.