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Ophthalmology

Christine C. Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in Ann Arbor, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Christine C. Nelson, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1000 Wall St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Phone: (734) 764-4190. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christine C. Nelson had 42 Original Medicare patients and 160 services. NPI 1578571261. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1000 Wall St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (734) 764‑4190
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Michigan Health System
  • Group practice: Regents of the University of Michigan
  • Medical school: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine · graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christine C. Nelson, 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 Christine C. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine C. Nelson 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 C. Nelson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 42 Original Medicare patients and 160 services for Christine C. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christine C. Nelson's NPI number?
1578571261. 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 C. Nelson, 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 patients42
Services billed to Medicare160
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Photography of content of eyes (92285)38 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)23 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 cholesterol57%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where Christine C. Nelson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine C. Nelson 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 Christine C. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christine C. Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Regents of the University of Michigan3,346 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Michigan →

Other ophthalmologists in Ann Arbor

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ann Arbor, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Regents of the University of Michigan

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578571261
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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