Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Christopher Patrick Tanzie, MD, PHD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1548603046

Dr. Christopher Patrick Tanzie, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmology in Hickory, North Carolina. Graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (KC/WICH/SAL) in 2013, 13 years ago. Practices with Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, PA, a 17-clinician group, works from 5 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
13
Trained at
University of Kansas School of Med (KC/WICH/SAL)
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2013
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

2424 Century Pl SE
Hickory, NC 28602-4031
Phone: (828) 322-2050
Fax: (828) 345-0522
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Additional practice locations (4)

  • 2640 Highway 105 Ste 102, Boone, NC 28607-7828 — (828) 322-2050
  • 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602-9617 — (828) 326-3000
  • 2060 Hickory Blvd Sw, Lenoir, NC 28645-6406 — (282) 322-2050
  • 2311 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092-4103 — (828) 322-2050

Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 2016-02007 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1548603046
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD , PHD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedApril 15, 2013
Last updated in NPPESAugust 20, 2025
Certification dateAugust 20, 2025
Mailing address2424 Century Place Ne, Hickory, NC 28602

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL)
Graduated 2013 (13 years in practice)
Group practice Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A. — 17 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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