Active NPI 1811022056 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian Wade Christensen , MD

Surgery • Rexburg, ID

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Christensen, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Rexburg, ID. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Christensen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 20 MADISON PROFESSIONAL PARK.

Dr. Christensen accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

20 Madison Professional Park

Rexburg, ID 834402058

Telephone 2086569008

Fax 2086560999

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Brian W Christensen M.d. Pa Facility NPI 1740430834

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Utah School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Rexburg, ID

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +7.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.8 Yrs

State Avg: 20.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Rexburg, ID (187 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Christensen (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Rexburg Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$250.00	$99.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	29	$250.00	$118.09
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	25	25	$1300.00	$170.29
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	23	23	$1195.65	$165.12
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$959.09	$101.65
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$395.00	$159.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	120	$227.50	$102.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	40	$229.78	$117.74
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	33	33	$1300.00	$184.54
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	25	25	$1196.00	$162.81
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$850.00	$72.71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	11	$370.00	$161.31
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$950.00	$108.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	97	$195.00	$103.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	33	$195.00	$116.78
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	22	$365.00	$184.05
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	19	19	$1300.00	$181.86
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$850.00	$84.66
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	15	$1200.00	$170.39
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$950.00	$112.71
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$2100.00	$594.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	123	$195.00	$104.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	35	$138.33	$85.06
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	33	33	$1301.52	$187.52
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	29	29	$1086.21	$172.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	21	$195.00	$121.05
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	17	$365.00	$187.71
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	18	11	$135.00	$67.40
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	17	$850.00	$77.25
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$2900.00	$295.99
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$950.00	$95.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	88	$195.00	$100.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	48	$195.00	$102.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	16	$135.00	$69.03
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	26	26	$1250.00	$186.87
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	26	12	$135.00	$69.53
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	19	$250.00	$131.39
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	19	19	$1050.00	$178.09
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	15	15	$1900.00	$669.57
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	14	13	$150.00	$69.46
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	12	$950.00	$78.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	135	$195.00	$97.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	48	$195.00	$98.00
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	36	36	$1250.00	$186.73
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	32	32	$1050.00	$166.21
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	24	24	$950.00	$88.34
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	17	$850.00	$89.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$250.00	$126.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	119	$192.73	$95.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	58	$192.27	$94.45
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	27	27	$1250.00	$187.75
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	24	24	$1050.00	$167.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	23	22	$250.00	$122.59
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$850.00	$91.34
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	15	$950.00	$84.58
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	14	14	$1850.00	$580.98
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	13	13	$1050.00	$167.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	142	142	$185.00	$96.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	41	$185.00	$95.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	23	$135.00	$64.02
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	26	26	$1250.00	$191.50
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	26	26	$1050.00	$170.20
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	24	24	$937.50	$73.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$250.00	$125.21
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	19	12	$95.00	$35.82
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	16	16	$150.00	$66.14
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	13	$2900.00	$273.17
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$844.58	$85.44
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	11	11	$1850.00	$637.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License ID M7414

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield

DT307 (ID)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

000010004529 (ID)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 20 MADISON PROFESSIONAL PARK, REXBURG, ID 834402058 (Tel: 2086569008)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 20 MADISON PROFESSIONAL PARK, REXBURG, ID 834402058 (Tel: 2086569008)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as BRIAN CHRISTENSEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Surgery (License #M7414 in ID)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811022056

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 21, 2007

Last Update: July 09, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

20 Madison Professional Park

Rexburg, ID 834402058

Phone: 2086569008

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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