DAVID M. CHRISTENSEN MD – NPI #1922041961
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

DAVID CHRISTENSEN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FRUITLAND, ID. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922041961 to DAVID CHRISTENSEN on June 14, 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 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 06, 2024. 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 DAVID CHRISTENSEN below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID M. CHRISTENSEN

NPI Number
1922041961
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID M. CHRISTENSEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
910 NW 16TH ST STE 205
FRUITLAND, ID 83619-2265
Phone: (208) 452-8100 Fax: (208) 452-8111
1 Other location(s):
1411 Falls Ave E
Suite 1301
Twin Falls, ID 83301-3455
Phone: (208) 732-0067
Fax: (208) 732-3195
Mailing address
PO BOX 190930
BOISE, ID 83719-0930
Phone: (208) 367-5170 Fax: (208) 367-5180
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 06, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DAVID CHRISTENSEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBLUE CROSSID71753
otherBLUE SHIELDID000010148683
otherRR MEDICAREIDP00190924
medicaidID807012400
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 ID M-9086
207XS0117X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine		 ID M-9086

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
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1994
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
DAVID CHRISTENSEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CASSIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      1501 HILAND AVENUE
      BURLEY, ID 83318
    • MADISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      450 EAST MAIN STREET
      REXBURG, ID 83440
    • NORTH CANYON MEDICAL CENTER
      267 NORTH CANYON DR
      GOODING, ID 83330
    • ST LUKES MAGIC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      801 POLE LINE ROAD WEST
      TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
    • TETON VALLEY HOSPITAL
      120 EAST HOWARD AVE
      DRIGGS, ID 83422
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • VISIONS HOME HEALTH & VISIONS HOME CARE LLC
      455 PARK VIEW LOOP
      TWIN FALLS, ID 83301

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