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

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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