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
- Primary practice
-
1608 S J St Fl 5
Tacoma, WA 984054930
(253) 274-7505
fax (206) 241-4429
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.