Joseph T Christensen, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Fresno, CA

Joseph T Christensen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma" physician in Fresno, California. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 7300 N Fresno St Dept Of, Fresno, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 448-4580.

Joseph T Christensen is licensed to practice in California (license number A118471) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1730483769.

Contact Information

Joseph T Christensen, MD
7300 N Fresno St Dept Of,
Fresno, CA 93720-2941
(559) 448-4580
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph T Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience14 Years
Location7300 N Fresno St Dept Of, Fresno, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph T Christensen attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730483769
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/05/2011
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931495009
  • Enrollment ID: I20180111001927

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph T Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730483769NPI-NPPES
018410900MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery ME126409 (Florida)Secondary
207XX0801XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma A118471 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - FresnoFresno, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102258376

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. Joseph T Christensen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

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. Joseph T 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
Joseph T Christensen, MD
7300 N Fresno St, Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Fresno, CA 93720-2941

Ph: (559) 448-4580
Joseph T Christensen, MD
7300 N Fresno St Dept Of,
Fresno, CA 93720-2941

Ph: (559) 448-4580

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