Quick answers
- Does Payal M. Christian accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Payal M. Christian 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 Payal M. Christian see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 255 Original Medicare patients and 368 services for Payal M. Christian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Payal M. Christian's NPI number?
- 1871992933. 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 Payal M. Christian, 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 | 255 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 368 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)198 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)91 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)45 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)13 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Hospitals where Payal M. Christian works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Payal M. Christian 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.
- Carroll Hospital CenterWestminster, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210033
- Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical CenterColumbia, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210048
Practice locations
Addresses where Payal M. Christian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1838 Greene Tree Rd, Suite 400Pikesville, MD 21208 (410) 602‑7782
- 5755 Cedar LnColumbia, MD 21044 (410) 884‑4644
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Payal M. Christian as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc763 clinicians in the group
- Lifebridge Community Gastroenterology LLC54 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Pikesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pikesville, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871992933 |
| 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