Quick answers
- Does Christine M. Herde accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine M. Herde 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 M. Herde see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 69 services for Christine M. Herde. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine M. Herde's NPI number?
- 1144272444. 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 M. Herde, 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 69 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)14 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)12 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 cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis43%
Hospitals where Christine M. Herde works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine M. Herde 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.
- The Outer Banks Hospital, IncNags Head, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341324
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine M. Herde is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2518 S Croatan Hwy, Unit BNags Head, NC 27959 (252) 449‑7373
- 4800 S Croatan HwyNags Head, NC 27959 (252) 449‑4500
- 4810 S Croatan Hwy, Suite 200Nags Head, NC 27959 (252) 449‑9120
- 4810 S Croatan Hwy, Suite 250Nags Head, NC 27959 (252) 449‑9120
- 4917 S Croatan Hwy, Suite 1bNags Head, NC 27959 (252) 255‑0583
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine M. Herde as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optum Medical Care PC1,010 clinicians in the group
- Outer Banks Professional Services, LLC166 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
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Other OB-GYNs in Nags Head
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nags Head, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optum Medical Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144272444 |
| 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