Quick answers
- Does Christine M. Thigpen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine M. Thigpen 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 M. Thigpen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 430 Original Medicare patients and 1,716 services for Christine M. Thigpen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine M. Thigpen's NPI number?
- 1639188352. 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 M. Thigpen, 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 | 430 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,716 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)594 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)350 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)169 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)138 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)94 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety27%
- Depression23%
- Osteoporosis23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine M. Thigpen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5815 Blakeney Park Dr, Suite 100Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 542‑2220
- 959 Cox RdGastonia, NC 28054 (704) 866‑0106
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine M. Thigpen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology PA56 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Charlotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639188352 |
| 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