Quick answers
- Does Mary K. Christian accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mary K. Christian 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 Mary K. Christian see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 188 Original Medicare patients and 456 services for Mary K. Christian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mary K. Christian's NPI number?
- 1477535086. 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 Mary K. Christian, 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 | 188 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 456 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)103 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)97 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)69 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)45 services
- Partial removal of breast (19301)34 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).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High blood pressure65%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis37%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Osteoporosis22%
Hospitals where Mary K. Christian works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mary K. Christian 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.
- Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare SpartaSparta, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521305
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center IncLa Crosse, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520004
Practice locations
Addresses where Mary K. Christian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 700 W Ave SLa Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 785‑0940
- 800 E Blackhawk AvePrairie Du Chien, WI 53821 (608) 326‑0808
- 800 W Ave SLa Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 785‑0940
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mary K. Christian as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc534 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in La Crosse
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Crosse, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477535086 |
| 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