Christine Hammer, MD
Christine Hammer is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Tacoma, WA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christine Hammer, MD has been part of the Tacoma medical community since 2011 in group practice. Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
Older · 1998dNPPES updated 2020-12-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1608 S J St Fl 5, Tacoma, WA 98405-4930
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better37.42%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+32.3 pts)
37.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
384
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
183
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
743
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$191 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christine Hammer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Indiana University School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 2, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Christine Hammer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christine Hammer for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Tacoma required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christine Hammer
Dr. Hammer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tacoma, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 274-7505.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christine Hammer
Practice Location
1608 S J St Fl 5, Tacoma, WA 98405-4930
Mailing Address
1608 S J St Fl 5, Tacoma, WA 98405-4930
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