Quick answers
- Does Tyler J. Christensen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tyler J. 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 Tyler J. Christensen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 894 Original Medicare patients and 12,185 services for Tyler J. Christensen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tyler J. Christensen's NPI number?
- 1144606146. 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 Tyler J. 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 | 894 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12,185 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)420 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)366 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)286 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)147 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)55 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Tyler J. Christensen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tyler J. 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.
- Grande Ronde HospitalLa Grande, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381321
- Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500058
- Lourdes Medical CenterPasco, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501337
- Providence St Mary Medical CenterWalla Walla, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500002
- Trios HealthKennewick, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500053
Practice locations
Addresses where Tyler J. Christensen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3730 Plaza WayKennewick, WA 99338 (509) 221‑6450
- 55 W Tietan StWalla Walla, WA 99362
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tyler J. Christensen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Privia Medical Group Washington PLLC76 clinicians in the group
- RCCH Trios Health LLC65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Kennewick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kennewick, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Privia Medical Group Washington PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144606146 |
| 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