Matthew R Christensen, LCSW - Medicare Counselor in Pocatello, ID

Matthew R Christensen, LCSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Pocatello, Idaho. His current practice location is 5230 W Moonlight Mine Rd., Pocatello, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 351-3956.

Matthew R Christensen is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number LCSW-36921) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1013275544.

Contact Information

Matthew R Christensen, LCSW
5230 W Moonlight Mine Rd.,
Pocatello, ID 83201-8320
(208) 351-3956
Not Available

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMatthew R Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialitySocial Worker - Clinical
Location5230 W Moonlight Mine Rd., Pocatello, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013275544
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2012
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042629255
  • Enrollment ID: I20210429000289

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Matthew R Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013275544NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
101YA0400XCounselor - Addiction (substance Use Disorder) LCSW-36921 (Idaho)Secondary
104100000XSocial Worker LMSW-32118 (Idaho)Secondary
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical LCSW-36921 (Idaho)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Matthew R Christensen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAdolpho Enterprise Llc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932454642
PECOS PAC ID: 1254552581
Enrollment ID: O20141029001984
Entity NameIdaho Falls Community Hospital Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114481447
PECOS PAC ID: 9032441597
Enrollment ID: O20191217002564
Entity NameThrive Counseling Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215181300
PECOS PAC ID: 0749458420
Enrollment ID: O20210901001048

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Matthew R Christensen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Matthew R Christensen, LCSW
Po Box 4908,
Pocatello, ID 83205-4908

Ph: (208) 236-1600
Matthew R Christensen, LCSW
5230 W Moonlight Mine Rd.,
Pocatello, ID 83201-8320

Ph: (208) 351-3956

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Social Worker in Pocatello, ID


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