Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Christner, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Hammond, LA

  • NPI 1912939026
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15790 Paul Vega MD Dr
Hammond, LA 704031434
(985) 230-1682
fax (985) 230-1617
Mailing address
Po Box 2668
Hammond, LA 704042668

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 10, 2013
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD.025980
Medicaid (2)
LA #1049620 · MS #02786520

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912939026. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
95
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$13,132
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 47 47 $173
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 34 34 $119
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 14 14 $70

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$258
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 1 $124.36
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $114.99
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $19.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$258

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
85
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$6,929
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 19 0 $251
Cephalexin Generic 15 15 $105
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 14 0 $627
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 13 0 $104
Progesterone (Progesterone, Micronized) Brand 13 0 $532
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 11 0 $5,312

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Christner's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Christner practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Hammond, LA.
Where does Dr. Michael Christner practice?
Dr. Michael Christner practices at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 704031434. Office phone: 9852301682.
What is Dr. Michael Christner's NPI?
Dr. Michael Christner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912939026, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Christner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Christner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Christner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.