Quick answers
- Does Vern M. Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vern M. Christensen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Vern M. Christensen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 754 Original Medicare patients and 2,189 services for Vern M. Christensen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vern M. Christensen's NPI number?
- 1083674378. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Vern M. Christensen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 754 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,189 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)478 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)400 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)319 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)148 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)142 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes43%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Vern M. Christensen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vern M. Christensen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250004
- North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore AmoryAmory, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250025
Practice locations
Addresses where Vern M. Christensen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1107 Earl Frye Blvd, 6 Amory Specialty ClinicAmory, MS 38821 (662) 256‑9327
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vern M. Christensen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Monroe Health Services Inc33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Monroe Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083674378 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians