GEORGE C. CHRISTENSEN, III DO – NPI #1669637187
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

GEORGE CHRISTENSEN, III is a thoracic surgeon located in EDGEWOOD, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669637187 to GEORGE CHRISTENSEN, III on July 24, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Nov 04, 2021. 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
1669637187
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GEORGE C. CHRISTENSEN, III
Credentials
DO
Primary location
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Phone: (859) 301-9010 Fax: (859) 301-9018
Mailing address
PO BOX 636324
CINCINNATI, OH 45263-6324
Phone: (859) 301-9010 Fax: (859) 301-9018
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 04, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for GEORGE CHRISTENSEN, III

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDOH0124248
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 KY TP565

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

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
GEORGE CHRISTENSEN, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST ELIZABETH DEARBORN HOSPITAL
      600 WILSON CREEK RD
      LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025
    • ST ELIZABETH EDGEWOOD
      1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DRIVE
      EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
    • ST ELIZABETH FLORENCE
      4900 HOUSTON ROAD
      FLORENCE, KY 41042
    • ST ELIZABETH FT THOMAS
      85 NORTH GRAND AVENUE
      FORT THOMAS, KY 41075
    • ST ELIZABETH GRANT
      238 BARNES ROAD
      WILLIAMSTOWN, KY 41097

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