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Ophthalmology

Christina J. Flaxel, MD

Works at hospitals in Portland, OR · Oregon

Summary

Dr. Christina J. Flaxel, MD is an ophthalmologist at 405 E 7th St, The Dalles, OR 97058. Phone: (541) 298-5144. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christina J. Flaxel had 492 Original Medicare patients and 2,903 services. NPI 1629029079. 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: 405 E 7th St, The Dalles, OR 97058 · Directions
  • Phone: (541) 298‑5144
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: OHSU Hospital and Clinics
  • Group practice: University Professional Services
  • Medical school: Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine · graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christina J. Flaxel, 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 Christina J. Flaxel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christina J. Flaxel 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 Christina J. Flaxel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 492 Original Medicare patients and 2,903 services for Christina J. Flaxel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christina J. Flaxel's NPI number?
1629029079. 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 Christina J. Flaxel, 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 patients492
Services billed to Medicare2,903
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)1,154 services
  2. Injection of drug into eye (67028)515 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)443 services
  4. 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)337 services
  5. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)111 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 pressure65%
  • High cholesterol64%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Hospitals where Christina J. Flaxel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christina J. Flaxel 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 Christina J. Flaxel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christina J. Flaxel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Professional Services1,724 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Oregon

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oregon — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University Professional Services

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629029079
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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