Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christine Tagayun, M.D., M.S.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Mc Lean, VA

  • NPI 1952747289
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 51.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8138 Watson St
Mc Lean, VA 221024416
(703) 827-5454
Mailing address
8138 Watson Street
Mc Lean, VA 221021911

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 25, 2020
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0120X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101236230

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952747289. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,854
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$387,340
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 618 360 $143
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 207 127 $580
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 201 162 $102
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 171 171 $185
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 114 84 $380
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 111 106 $42
92134 Imaging of retina 95 92 $46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 72 66 $73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 54 46 $65
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 37 28 $233

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Mc Lean Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician, average services per provider: 103. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,814
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Harrow Eye, LLC 5 $1,580.02
Abbvie INC. 16 $454.95
Glaukos Corporation 3 $161.03
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 1 $146.87
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $99.33
Dompe US, INC. 2 $95.38
Biotissue Holdings INC. 4 $71.40
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 2 $69.95
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 3 $64.98
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $31.90
RxSight INC 1 $22.59
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $16.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,414
Honoraria
$1,400

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
777
Patients
336
Total drug cost
$304,335
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 161 108 $7,260
Latanoprost Generic 160 45 $4,202
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 106 55 $173,765
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 57 24 $1,427
Loteprednol Etabonate Generic 47 14 $12,279
Gatifloxacin Generic 32 22 $1,699
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 32 0 $2,636
Cyclosporine Generic 31 17 $31,344
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 30 14 $54,002
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 28 15 $1,032

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christine Tagayun's medical specialty?
Dr. Christine Tagayun practices Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Mc Lean, VA.
Where does Dr. Christine Tagayun practice?
Dr. Christine Tagayun practices at 8138 Watson St, Mc Lean, VA 221024416. Office phone: 7038275454.
What is Dr. Christine Tagayun's NPI?
Dr. Christine Tagayun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952747289, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christine Tagayun accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christine Tagayun accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christine Tagayun commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.