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Neurosurgery

Lana D. Christiano, MD

Works at hospitals in Madison, WV · Charleston, WV · Ronceverte, WV … · West Virginia

Summary

Dr. Lana D. Christiano, MD is a neurosurgeon at 415 Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301. Phone: (304) 388-6412. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lana D. Christiano had 234 Original Medicare patients and 468 services. NPI 1467615344. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lana D. Christiano, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Lana D. Christiano accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lana D. Christiano 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 Lana D. Christiano see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 234 Original Medicare patients and 468 services for Lana D. Christiano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lana D. Christiano's NPI number?
1467615344. 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 Lana D. Christiano, 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 patients234
Services billed to Medicare468
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)181 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)47 services
  3. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)33 services
  4. Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance (27096)20 services
  5. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)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%
  • Arthritis73%
  • Diabetes50%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • Anxiety36%

Hospitals where Lana D. Christiano works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lana D. Christiano 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lana D. Christiano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lana D. Christiano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Charleston Area Medical Center Inc985 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Charleston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, WV — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Charleston Area Medical Center Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1467615344
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians