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Ophthalmology

Christine A. Tagayun, MD

Works at hospitals in Arlington, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Christine A. Tagayun, MD is an ophthalmologist at 8138 Watson St, Mc Lean, VA 22102. Phone: (703) 827-5454. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christine A. Tagayun had 533 Original Medicare patients and 1,277 services. NPI 1952747289. 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: 8138 Watson St, Mc Lean, VA 22102 · Directions
  • Phone: (703) 827‑5454
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Virginia Hospital Center
  • Group practice: Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christine A. Tagayun, 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 Christine A. Tagayun accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine A. Tagayun 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 Christine A. Tagayun see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 533 Original Medicare patients and 1,277 services for Christine A. Tagayun. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christine A. Tagayun's NPI number?
1952747289. 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 Christine A. Tagayun, 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 patients533
Services billed to Medicare1,277
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

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)367 services
  2. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)173 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)124 services
  4. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)103 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)86 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 pressure69%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Chronic kidney disease19%

Hospitals where Christine A. Tagayun works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine A. Tagayun 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.

  • Virginia Hospital CenterArlington, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490050

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center LLC80 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Virginia →

Other ophthalmologists in Mc Lean

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mc Lean, VA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Mc Lean →

Other clinicians in Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952747289
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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