CRAIG E. CHRISTENSEN MD – NPI #1538250162
Internal Medicine
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
CRAIG CHRISTENSEN is a physician located in MONTEREY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538250162 to CRAIG CHRISTENSEN on September 27, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.
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NPI Profile for
CRAIG E. CHRISTENSEN
(more than 19 years ago)
MONTEREY, CA 93940 Phone: (831) 373-3153 Fax: (831) 373-3825
Identifiers for CRAIG CHRISTENSEN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | CA | 00C276030 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine (Primary) |
CA | C27603 |
| 207RG0100X - Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology |
CA | C27603 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
CRAIG CHRISTENSEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA23625 W R HOLMAN HIGHWAY
MONTEREY, CA 93940
- COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA23625 W R HOLMAN HIGHWAY
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- CENTRAL COAST VNA & HOSPICE, INC5 LOWER RAGSDALE DRIVE
MONTEREY, CA 93942 - CHOICE HOME HEALTH CARE80 GARDEN COURT, SUITE 105
MONTEREY, CA 93940 - INHOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES22 LOWER RAGSDALE DRIVE, SUITE B
MONTEREY, CA 93940
- CENTRAL COAST VNA & HOSPICE, INC5 LOWER RAGSDALE DRIVE
- NURSING HOME
- CARMEL HILLS CARE CENTER23795 W. R. HOLMAN HIGHWAY
MONTEREY, CA 93940 - CYPRESS RIDGE CARE CENTER1501 SKYLINE DRIVE
MONTEREY, CA 93940
- CARMEL HILLS CARE CENTER23795 W. R. HOLMAN HIGHWAY
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