ANDREW CHRISTENSEN M.D. – NPI #1184078586
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

ANDREW CHRISTENSEN is a surgeon located in ALAMOGORDO, NM. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1184078586 to ANDREW CHRISTENSEN on April 21, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jan 13, 2023. 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 ANDREW CHRISTENSEN below.

NPI Profile for
ANDREW CHRISTENSEN

NPI Number
1184078586
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ANDREW CHRISTENSEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2559 MEDICAL DR STE 3200
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310-8703
Phone: (575) 446-5365 Fax: (844) 766-1688
1 Other location(s):
1 University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 272-6487
Fax: (505) 272-4156
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 13, 2023

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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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 NM MD2022-1145

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 UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2016
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
ANDREW CHRISTENSEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GERALD CHAMPION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2669 SCENIC DRIVE
      ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310

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