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Dr. Christopher Patrick Tanzie, M.D., PH.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Hickory, NC · enumerated 2013.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1548603046

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Christopher Patrick Tanzie

Credential M.D., PH.D.

Sex Male

Practice address 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC, 28602

Phone (828) 322-2050

Fax (828) 345-0522

Enumeration date Apr 15, 2013

Last updated in NPPES Aug 20, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2016-02007 (NC) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
19Q2J	Other	NC	BCBS
4959818	Other	NC	ENVOLVE
1853538	Other	NC	WELLCARE
4959818	Other	NC	AETNA
13978701	Other	-	CAQH
1548603046	Medicaid	NC	-
A31367	Other	NC	EYEMED

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Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1548603046 is active (record last updated 2025-08-20).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-08-20.