Dr. Christian F. Risser
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 50 years
- Graduated from: University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio
- Graduation year: 1971
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1457482630
Dr. Christian F. Risser M.D.
Ophthalmologist
He is located at 9250 North 3rd Street Ste. 3030 in Phoenix, AZ 85020. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Double Vision, Eye Floaters, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, Optic Neuritis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457482630. Appointment can be made via the phone number (602) 944-3347. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Christian F. Risser, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Christian F. Risser.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Chalazion
- Color Blindness
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Herpes of the Eye
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Scleritis
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Christian F. Risser
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christian F. Risser as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Network data as of Jun 29, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 20 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) (3 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Gold ($0 Prosano Health Visits) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Focus Prosano | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Silver ($0 Prosano Health Visits) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Focus Prosano | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Focus (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood (7 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Focus (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood (7 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Focus (5 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood (7 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Focus (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Focus | Accepting new patients |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood (7 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Neighborhood | Accepting new patients |
Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7400 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 9500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze SoAZ 4000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze SoAZ 6300 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze SoAZ CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 2500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold SoAZ 2500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold SoAZ CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 6100 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver SoAZ 4000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver SoAZ 6200 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver SoAZ CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christian F. Risser is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Christian F. Risser is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .
Bills through: Risser Thomas Eye Clinic Ltd
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Carl Zeiss Meditec | $11 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $12 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO
Graduated in 1971
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Christian F. Risser accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona?
Yes, Dr. Christian F. Risser is listed in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Christian F. Risser treat?
Dr. Christian F. Risser provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Double Vision, Eye Floaters, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, Optic Neuritis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Christian F. Risser have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Christian F. Risser is affiliated with Risser Thomas Eye Clinic.
Where can you meet with Dr. Christian F. Risser?
Dr. Christian F. Risser's office is located at 9250 North 3rd Street Ste. 3030 in Phoenix, AZ 85020.