Quick answers
- Does Melvin Christian Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin Christian Jr. 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 Melvin Christian Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 73 Original Medicare patients and 82 services for Melvin Christian Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin Christian Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1649457391. 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 Melvin Christian Jr., 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 | 73 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 82 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels (00560)14 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%
- Ischemic heart disease63%
- Heart failure55%
- Arthritis45%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
Hospitals where Melvin Christian Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melvin Christian Jr. 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.
- Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140067
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin Christian Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1501 Riverside Dr, Suite 117Chattanooga, TN 37406 (423) 648‑0576
- 473 E Greenville AveWinchester, IN 47394 (765) 584‑0339
- 6742 N Frostwood PkwyPeoria, IL 61615 (309) 692‑5393
- 8433 Harcourt Rd, Suite 100Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 583‑7600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin Christian Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Vincent Medical Group Inc736 clinicians in the group
- Associated Anesthesiologists SC155 clinicians in the group
- Amsurg Chattanooga Anesthesia LLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Tennessee →
Other nurse anesthetists in Chattanooga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Vincent Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649457391 |
| 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