Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christine Hammer, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1821389255
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1608 S J St Fl 5
Tacoma, WA 984054930
(253) 274-7505
fax (206) 241-4429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 3, 2020
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Washington #MD60937237 · Georgia #80611
Medicaid
WA #2141672

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821389255. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,299
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$189,532
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 240 183 $89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 231 231 $111
72084 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, minimum of 6 views 178 176 $101
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 90 90 $125
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 64 64 $161
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 60 55 $122
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views 55 51 $70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 43 41 $56
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 43 18 $0
72141 Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 39 39 $125

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$191
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 1 $149.87
Nevro Corp. 2 $41.04

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$191

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
698
Patients
332
Total drug cost
$5,779
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 174 64 $1,532
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 169 71 $1,316
Methocarbamol Generic 68 34 $731
Methylprednisolone Generic 64 51 $799
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 49 19 $511
Diazepam Generic 46 33 $97
Tramadol Hcl Generic 39 20 $170
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 22 13 $229
Meloxicam Generic 22 11 $65
Cephalexin Generic 19 16 $71

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christine Hammer's medical specialty?
Dr. Christine Hammer practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Christine Hammer practice?
Dr. Christine Hammer practices at 1608 S J St Fl 5, Tacoma, WA 984054930. Office phone: 2532747505.
What is Dr. Christine Hammer's NPI?
Dr. Christine Hammer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821389255, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christine Hammer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christine Hammer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christine Hammer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, minimum of 6 views (HCPCS 72084). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.