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Ophthalmology

Gregory A. Christiansen, MD

Works at hospitals in Marshalltown, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Gregory A. Christiansen, MD is an ophthalmologist at 309 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA 50158. Phone: (641) 754-6200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gregory A. Christiansen had 1,311 Original Medicare patients and 6,580 services. NPI 1831175629. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 309 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (641) 754‑6200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown
  • Group practice: Wolfe Clinic Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Utah School Of Medicine · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gregory A. Christiansen, 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 Gregory A. Christiansen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gregory A. Christiansen 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 Gregory A. Christiansen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,311 Original Medicare patients and 6,580 services for Gregory A. Christiansen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gregory A. Christiansen's NPI number?
1831175629. 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 Gregory A. Christiansen, 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 patients1,311
Services billed to Medicare6,580
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,164 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)1,156 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)1,069 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)678 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)549 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 cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%
  • Ischemic heart disease20%

Hospitals where Gregory A. Christiansen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gregory A. Christiansen 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.

  • UnityPoint Health - MarshalltownMarshalltown, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160001

Practice locations

Addresses where Gregory A. Christiansen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gregory A. Christiansen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wolfe Clinic Inc39 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Iowa

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

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Other clinicians in Wolfe Clinic Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Utah School Of Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831175629
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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