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Active NPI 1437773835 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Scott Christensen , MD

Anesthesiology • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Christensen, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Dr. Christensen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 546 N KEGLEY RD.

Dr. Christensen maintains professional affiliations with Scott And White Clinic, Emergenchealth Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

546 N Kegley Rd

Temple, TX 765024069

Telephone 2542150900
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Temple, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -10.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
122 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Christensen (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Temple Specialty Average (15.2 Years) 15.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-28
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AZ 79014

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX U8697

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scott And White Clinic

546 N Kegley Rd, Temple, TX 765024069

Phone: 2542150900

Emergenchealth Pllc

2830 Calder St, Beaumont, TX 777021809

Phone: 4092367395

Emergenchealth Pllc

7400 Barlite Blvd, San Antonio, TX 782241308

Phone: 2109212000

Emergenchealth Pllc

22999 Hwy 59 N, Kingwood, TX 773394412

Phone: 2813488461

Emergenchealth Pllc

3080 College St, Beaumont, TX 777014606

Phone: 4092125002

Secondary Practice Locations

2401 S 31st St

Temple, TX 765083037

Phone: 2547245306

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

12 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1033868922

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Moira Pyle , ACNP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1043577463
NPI 1164002929

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1215622782

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Krista Kellar , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1245420322

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Michael Naumann , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1386821171

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 28, 2026

Anesthesiology (License #79014 in AZ)

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Updated Practice Location June 21, 2024

Registered at 546 N KEGLEY RD, TEMPLE, TX 765024069 (Tel: 2542150900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 21, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 844658, DALLAS, TX 752844658 (Tel: 8009940371)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 21, 2024

Anesthesiology (License #U8697 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location March 25, 2021

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765083037 (Tel: 2547245306)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 25, 2021

Recorded as BENJAMIN CHRISTENSEN, MD

NPI Profile Active June 01, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 01, 2020

Registered at 3333 GREEN BAY RD, NORTH CHICAGO, IL 600643037 (Tel: 8475783000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 01, 2020

Registered at 3333 GREEN BAY RD, NORTH CHICAGO, IL 600643037

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 01, 2020

Recorded as BENJAMIN CHRISTENSEN

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 01, 2020

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 01, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437773835
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 01, 2020
Last Update: April 28, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 844658

Dallas, TX 752844658

Phone: 8009940371

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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