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Active NPI 1851956700 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Reed Christensen , MD

Ophthalmology • Provo, UT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Christensen, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Provo, UT. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 2019, Dr. Christensen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1055 N 300 W STE 204.

Dr. Christensen is affiliated with Utah Valley Eye Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1055 N 300 W Ste 204

Provo, UT 846043374

Telephone 8013577373
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Loran D Cook Md Pc Facility NPI 1750487609

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Provo, UT

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -14.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Provo, UT (211 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
50.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Christensen (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Provo Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
251 236 $170.00 $118.34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
142 100 $120.00 $83.60
92134 Imaging of retina
130 126 $85.00 $37.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
82 82 $205.00 $139.29
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
76 41 $145.00 $36.40
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
41 27 $1200.00 $506.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
30 24 $85.00 $32.61
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
26 19 $140.00 $59.26
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
21 18 $600.00 $291.04
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
17 17 $130.00 $79.48
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
14 14 $50.00 $25.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $160.00 $121.86
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
11 11 $50.00 $10.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-08-17
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License UT 13459832-1205

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Utah Valley Eye Center Inc

1055 N 300 W, Provo, UT 846043374

Phone: 8013577373

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

14 Associated Practitioners
David Edmunds

Optometrist

NPI 1114206034
NPI 1124239009

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1336465566

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1396741948

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1427087741

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1508863978

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location August 17, 2023

Registered at 1055 N 300 W STE 204, PROVO, UT 846043374 (Tel: 8013577373)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 17, 2023

Registered at 1055 N 300 W STE 204, PROVO, UT 846043374 (Tel: 8013577373)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 17, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #13459832-1205 in UT)

📍
Updated Practice Location June 30, 2020

Registered at EYE CENTER JANEWAY TOWER MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 271570001 (Tel: 3367163971)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2020

Registered at 1050 STILL POINT DR, WINSTON SALEM, NC 271036044 (Tel: 8019496367)

NPI Profile Active May 07, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 07, 2019

Registered at VCUHS DEPT OF IM RESIDENCY/FELLOWSHIP, 1250 E. MARSHALL STREET, RICHMOND, VA 23298 (Tel: 8048285161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 980257, RICHMOND, VA 232980257 (Tel: 8048289783)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 07, 2019

Recorded as MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 07, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 07, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851956700
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 07, 2019
Last Update: August 17, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1055 N 300 W Ste 204

Provo, UT 846043374

Phone: 8013577373

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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