Quick answers
- Does Christine Y. Chiou Smith accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine Y. Chiou Smith 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 Y. Chiou Smith see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 97 Original Medicare patients and 104 services for Christine Y. Chiou Smith. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine Y. Chiou Smith's NPI number?
- 1225209034. 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 Y. Chiou Smith, 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 | 97 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 104 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)72 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).
- Diabetes75%
- High blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol51%
- Arthritis36%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Asthma18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine Y. Chiou Smith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 975 Sereno DrVallejo, CA 94589 (707) 651‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine Y. Chiou Smith as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Vallejo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vallejo, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225209034 |
| 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