GEORGE C. CHRISTENSEN, III DO – NPI #1386662864
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

GEORGE CHRISTENSEN, III is a physician located in ABINGTON, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386662864 to GEORGE CHRISTENSEN, III on July 17, 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 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jan 06, 2020. 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 GEORGE CHRISTENSEN, III below.

NPI Profile for
GEORGE C. CHRISTENSEN, III

NPI Number
1386662864
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GEORGE C. CHRISTENSEN, III
Credentials
DO
Primary location
1235 OLD YORK RD
STE 12-1
ABINGTON, PA 19001-3840
Phone: (215) 517-1200 Fax: (215) 517-1219
1 Other location(s):
1235 Old York Rd
Ste 12-1
Abington, PA 19001-3840
Phone: (215) 517-1200
Fax: (215) 517-1219
Mailing address
1235 OLD YORK RD STE 121
ABINGTON, PA 19001-3840
Phone: (215) 517-1200 Fax: (215) 517-1219
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 06, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for GEORGE CHRISTENSEN, III

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDPA0012476930004
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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)
PA OS005246L
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
PA OS005246L

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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