Quick answers
- Does Christen Behzadi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christen Behzadi 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 Christen Behzadi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 14 services for Christen Behzadi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christen Behzadi's NPI number?
- 1730321712. 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 Christen Behzadi, 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Hospitals where Christen Behzadi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christen Behzadi 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.
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where Christen Behzadi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212 (573) 882‑4141
- 200 Blossom StWebster, TX 77598 (832) 632‑6500
- 301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555 (409) 772‑2222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christen Behzadi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Curators of the University of Missouri1,131 clinicians in the group
- UTMB Faculty Group Practice1,101 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Curators of the University of Missouri
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730321712 |
| 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