Quick answers
- Does Christine S. Hessler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine S. Hessler 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 Christine S. Hessler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 55 services for Christine S. Hessler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine S. Hessler's NPI number?
- 1134495880. 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 Christine S. Hessler, 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 55 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth (G0427)25 services
- Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes (99451)16 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke75%
- Diabetes56%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Arthritis38%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine S. Hessler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1301 Medical Ctr DrNashville, TN 37232 (615) 322‑5000
- 1306 Copley DrWilmington, DE 19803 (510) 851‑7501
- 1606 N 7th StTerre Haute, IN 47804 (812) 238‑7000
- 1800 NW Myhre RdSilverdale, WA 98383 (564) 240‑1000
- 2500 Grant RdMountain View, CA 94040 (510) 410‑9049
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine S. Hessler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center3,567 clinicians in the group
- Cep America - Neurology PC60 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134495880 |
| 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
- 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