SCOTT R. CHRISTENSEN M.D. – NPI #1578719027
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

SCOTT CHRISTENSEN is a physician located in BOISE, ID. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578719027 to SCOTT CHRISTENSEN on August 15, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jul 09, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SCOTT CHRISTENSEN below.

NPI Profile for
SCOTT R. CHRISTENSEN

NPI Number
1578719027
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SCOTT R. CHRISTENSEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
777 N RAYMOND ST
BOISE, ID 83704
Phone: (208) 514-2500 Fax: (208) 375-2217
3 Other location(s):
2275 S Eagle Rd Ste 120
Meridian, ID 83642-2620
Phone: (208) 514-2520
Fax: (208) 375-2217
465 Memorial Dr
Pocatello, ID 83201-4098
Phone: (208) 234-4700
Fax: (208) 282-4696
4301 Wilson St
Reynolds Army Community Hospital
Fort Sill, OK 73503-4472
Phone: (580) 442-1811
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 ID M-10817

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F. EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SCOTT CHRISTENSEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTER
      777 HOSPITAL WAY
      POCATELLO, ID 83201
  • NURSING HOME
    • GATEWAY TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
      527 MEMORIAL DRIVE
      POCATELLO, ID 83201
    • MONTE VISTA HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER
      1071 RENEE AVENUE
      POCATELLO, ID 83201
    • QUINN MEADOWS REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER
      1033 WEST QUINN ROAD
      POCATELLO, ID 83202

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