JOSEPH G. CHRISTENBURY M.D. – NPI #1679816458
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

JOSEPH CHRISTENBURY is an ophthalmologist located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679816458 to JOSEPH CHRISTENBURY on March 31, 2013. 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 207WX0120X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jun 11, 2019. 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 JOSEPH CHRISTENBURY below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH G. CHRISTENBURY

NPI Number
1679816458
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH G. CHRISTENBURY
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3225 CUMBERLAND BLVD SE STE 900
ATLANTA, GA 30339-5971
Phone: (404) 351-2220 Fax: (404) 352-5392
Mailing address
3225 CUMBERLAND BLVD SE
SUITE 900
ATLANTA, GA 30339-6407
Phone: (404) 351-2220 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSEPH CHRISTENBURY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDICARE PTANGA202I188600
MEDICAIDGA003200154A
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
207WX0120X
- Ophthalmology / Cornea and External Diseases Specialist (Primary)
GA 077717
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology
GA 077717

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
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
JOSEPH CHRISTENBURY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
      1000 JOHNSON FERRY ROAD, NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30342
    • PIEDMONT HOSPITAL
      1968 PEACHTREE RD NW
      ATLANTA, GA 30309

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