Quick answers
- Does Joseph G. Christenbury accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph G. Christenbury 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 Joseph G. Christenbury see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 848 Original Medicare patients and 2,472 services for Joseph G. Christenbury. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph G. Christenbury's NPI number?
- 1679816458. 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 Joseph G. Christenbury, 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 | 848 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,472 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)724 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)322 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)285 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)271 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)182 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 pressure68%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes20%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Hospitals where Joseph G. Christenbury works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph G. Christenbury 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.
- Northside HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110161
- Piedmont Hospital, IncAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110083
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph G. Christenbury is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3193 Howell Mill Nwrd, Suite 115Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 350‑1425
- 3225 Cumberland Blvd SE, Suite 900Atlanta, GA 30339 (404) 351‑2220
- 5445 Meridian Mark Rd, Suite 220Atlanta, GA 30342 (404) 255‑2419
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph G. Christenbury as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Consultants of Atlanta, PC30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Consultants of Atlanta, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679816458 |
| 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