CHRISTINA J. FLAXEL MD – NPI #1629029079
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

CHRISTINA FLAXEL is an ophthalmologist located in PORTLAND, OR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1629029079 to CHRISTINA FLAXEL on May 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0107X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Dec 12, 2017. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTINA FLAXEL below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTINA J. FLAXEL

NPI Number
1629029079
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CHRISTINA J. FLAXEL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3375 SW TERWILLIGER BLVD
PORTLAND, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 418-3352 Fax: (503) 494-7233
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTINA FLAXEL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDOR275386
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0107X
- Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist (Primary)
OR MD16026
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology
OR MD16026

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Additional Information

Education
OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1988
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTINA FLAXEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
      3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD
      PORTLAND, OR 97239

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