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Thoracic Surgery

Jeffrey P. Christy, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Jeffrey P. Christy, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 619 E Mason St, Springfield, IL 62701. Phone: (217) 545-7600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jeffrey P. Christy had 144 Original Medicare patients and 225 services. NPI 1710968490. 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: Thoracic surgeon (Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery)
  • Address: 619 E Mason St, Springfield, IL 62701 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (217) 545‑7600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Memorial Medical Center, St Johns Hospital
  • Group practice: SIU Physicians and Surgeons Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jeffrey P. Christy, 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 Jeffrey P. Christy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey P. Christy 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 Jeffrey P. Christy see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 225 services for Jeffrey P. Christy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jeffrey P. Christy's NPI number?
1710968490. 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 Jeffrey P. Christy, 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 patients144
Services billed to Medicare225
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)49 services
  2. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)27 services
  3. Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (33361)25 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)25 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease75%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Heart failure51%
  • Atrial fibrillation44%

Hospitals where Jeffrey P. Christy works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey P. Christy 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 Jeffrey P. Christy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey P. Christy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • SIU Physicians and Surgeons Inc314 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Illinois

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

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Other clinicians in SIU Physicians and Surgeons Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710968490
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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