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- 2116 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
About Dr. Christensen
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Layne R. Christensen, O.D. practices in Grass Valley, CA. Layne graduated from University of California - School of Optometry in 1984. Medicare claims data shows Layne provided 1,393 services to 1,321 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1730125477 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (530) 273-4451
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2116 NEVADA CITY HWY
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,393 services · 1,321 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
38 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
525 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
172 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
133 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
118 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
58 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
54 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
19 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
145 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
113 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Grass Valley 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at University of California - School of Optometry 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Layne R. Christensen specialize in?
Layne R. Christensen is an optometrist in Grass Valley, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Layne R. Christensen located?
Layne R. Christensen is listed at 2116 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Layne R. Christensen's phone number?
The number on file is (530) 273-4451. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Layne R. Christensen?
Layne R. Christensen's National Provider Identifier is 1730125477. 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 Layne R. Christensen train?
Layne R. Christensen attended University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Layne R. Christensen have?
Layne R. Christensen has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Layne R. Christensen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Layne R. Christensen performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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