Physician Profile
Joseph G. Christenbury, M.D.
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- 3225 Cumberland Blvd Se Ste 900, Atlanta, GA 30339
About Dr. Christenbury
Based in Atlanta, GA, Joseph G. Christenbury, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Joseph graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2013. Joseph is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,769 Medicare patients across 2,383 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1679816458 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (404) 351-2220
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3225 CUMBERLAND BLVD SE STE 900
Atlanta, GA 30339
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,383 services · 1,769 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
182 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
75 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
66 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
18 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
304 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
285 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
271 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
49 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Atlanta 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joseph G. Christenbury specialize in?
Joseph G. Christenbury is an eye doctor in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Joseph G. Christenbury located?
Joseph G. Christenbury is listed at 3225 Cumberland Blvd Se Ste 900, Atlanta, GA 30339. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph G. Christenbury's phone number?
The number on file is (404) 351-2220. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph G. Christenbury's NPI number?
Joseph G. Christenbury's National Provider Identifier is 1679816458. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Joseph G. Christenbury train?
Joseph G. Christenbury attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph G. Christenbury been practicing?
Joseph G. Christenbury has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joseph G. Christenbury do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph G. Christenbury performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph G. Christenbury confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph G. Christenbury. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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