Dr Angela Christensen, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Edinburg, TX

Dr Angela Christensen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Edinburg, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice Renaissance Medical Foundation and her current practice location is 1506 S Lone Star Way Ste 3, Edinburg, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 362-2400.

Dr Angela Christensen is licensed to practice in Texas (license number R4377) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1699031278.

Contact Information

Dr Angela Christensen, MD
1506 S Lone Star Way Ste 3,
Edinburg, TX 78539-4977
(956) 362-2400
(956) 362-2404

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Angela Christensen
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience12 Years
Location1506 S Lone Star Way Ste 3, Edinburg, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Angela Christensen attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699031278
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/08/2012
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830464866
  • Enrollment ID: I20171002001180

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Angela Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699031278NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology R4377 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Doctors Hospital At RenaissanceEdinburg, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Renaissance Medical Foundation115340986792

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. Dr Angela Christensen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRenaissance Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467633867
PECOS PAC ID: 1153409867
Enrollment ID: O20080422000326

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. Dr Angela 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
Dr Angela Christensen, MD
Po Box 749,
Pharr, TX 78577-1614

Ph: (956) 362-2171
Dr Angela Christensen, MD
1506 S Lone Star Way Ste 3,
Edinburg, TX 78539-4977

Ph: (956) 362-2400

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