Quick answers
- Does Christina M. Otterness accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christina M. Otterness 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 Christina M. Otterness see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 316 Original Medicare patients and 772 services for Christina M. Otterness. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christina M. Otterness's NPI number?
- 1992091284. 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 Christina M. Otterness, 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 | 316 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 772 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)538 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)62 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)55 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)31 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)16 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis47%
- COPD30%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Christina M. Otterness works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christina M. Otterness 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.
- Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260040
- Mercy Hospital LebanonLebanon, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260059
- Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260065
- Mercy St Francis HospitalMountain View, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261335
Practice locations
Addresses where Christina M. Otterness is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1235 E Cherokee StSpringfield, MO 65804
- 2115 S Fremont Ave, 3050 Mc Infectious Disease WhitesideSpringfield, MO 65804 (417) 820‑3905
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christina M. Otterness as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities1,120 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992091284 |
| 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